
🥙 Middle Eastern Vegetarian
Chickpeas Hummus
🥙 Middle Eastern
A creamy, swooshable middle eastern dip built around chickpeas — built for torn bread and long evenings. About 23 minutes from fridge to table.
Prep 10 min Cook 13 min Serves 6 Easy
Ingredients
- Saltto taste
- Garlic2 cloves, grated
- Chickpeas2 cans
- Lemon1/2, juiced
- Olive Oil3 tbsp, good and fruity
- Ground Cumin1/2 tsp
- Tahini4 tbsp
Optional extras
- Fresh Parsleyhandful, to finish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the chickpeas — roast, boil or mash it depending on what it is, until completely soft.
- 2
Beat it smooth with the olive oil, adding it in a slow stream for a silky texture.
- 3
Season with the garlic, lemon juice, ground cumin and salt — taste as you go.
- 4
Swoosh onto a plate with a spoon-back of oil, a sprinkle of fresh parsley, and serve with warm bread.
Chef's tip
A final squeeze of lemon just before serving lifts every other flavour.
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