Classic Hummus
Hummus is fast, delicious, and nutritious dish that is a good source of vegetable protein, fibre, Vitamin C, calcium, iron, and folate. Chickpeas (a.k.a garbanzo beans) are the main ingredient, but in recent years chefs have added all sorts of flourishes to the versatile legume, such as avocado, roasted red peppers, sundried tomatoes, olives, fresh herbs, and more.
This classic hummus recipe takes just 5 minutes in a food processor. The addition of a bit of cold water makes it lighter and fluffier. Try it the old-fashioned way, then experiment with other additions to make it your own.
Ingredients:
1 can of chickpeas, drained
1 clove of garlic, peeled
1 tbsp tahini
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp cold water, or as needed
Paprika, for garnish
Chopped parsley for garnish
Olive oil for garnish
Pulse chickpeas, garlic, tahini, and olive oil with lemon juice and cold water until smooth and fluffy. If needed, add a bit more cold water to reach desired thickness. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with chopped parsley, paprika, and a drizzle of olive oil. Keeps for a week in the fridge with an air-tight container.