Hummus
The perfect snack, sandwich filler, and side dish, there’s a reason hummus is such a popular dish worldwide. Making your own is super easy, nutritious and quick!
Serves: 4
Prep: 5 Mins
Cooking Time: N/A
Ready In: 5 Mins
- 400g Tin of Chickpeas
- Juice of Half a Lemon
- 30g Tahini
- Small Clove of Garlic
- 1tsp Ground Cumin
- 1tbsp Olive Oil + some to serve
- 2-3tbsp Water
- Paprika (enough to sprinkle)
- Drain the tin of chickpeas and add them to a blender with the juice of half a lemon, 30g tahini, a small clove of garlic, 1tsp ground cumin, 1tbsp olive oil. Start to blend and gradually add in the water to your desired consistency. Usually you will need 2-3tbsp but this varies every time you make it so be your own judge. Blend the hummus for about 5 minutes, scraping down the sides every now and then to ensure it is thoroughly blitzed and smooth.
- To serve, drizzle over a little olive oil and a sprinkle of paprika, alongside some crudités for dipping or, for weaning babies, this is also great on toast or with soft veggies.
Method
- Drain the tin of chickpeas and add them to a blender with the juice of half a lemon, 30g tahini, a small clove of garlic, 1tsp ground cumin, 1tbsp olive oil. Start to blend and gradually add in the water to your desired consistency. Usually you will need 2-3tbsp but this varies every time you make it so be your own judge. Blend the hummus for about 5 minutes, scraping down the sides every now and then to ensure it is thoroughly blitzed and smooth.
- To serve, drizzle over a little olive oil and a sprinkle of paprika, alongside some crudités for dipping or, for weaning babies, this is also great on toast or with soft veggies.
Ingredients
- 400g Tin of Chickpeas
- Juice of Half a Lemon
- 30g Tahini
- Small Clove of Garlic
- 1tsp Ground Cumin
- 1tbsp Olive Oil + some to serve
- 2-3tbsp Water
- Paprika (enough to sprinkle)
Additional Information
Hummus is a great way of keeping sesame in the diet for weaning infants, and it's also a good source of protein and iron. What's more, if you make it yourself you can control the ingredients going in, so you can reduce on salt intake and preservatives. Don’t be tempted to reduce the blending time- this ensures it is nice and light.
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