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Easy hummus recipe

Katja Mamacos
Don’t let the soaked chickpeas intimidate you - this simple hummus recipe is as easy as it gets. You just throw everything together and blend! And it is so delicious. A mild, creamy, thick, flavourful dish that proves a winner every time.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • Your prepared chickpeas should be about 2 cups
  • 5 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 large cloves of fresh garlic
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 - 3 tbsp tahini
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Cumin to taste at least a teaspoon

Instructions
 

  • Throw cooked chickpeas into your blender, followed by each of the other ingredients
  • Blend all together until you’re happy with the consistency (some like it a little coarser than others).

Notes

To serve:
Drizzle tahini and / or olive oil over hummus and sprinkle red pepper or paprika over.
For alternative variation add:
Sundried tomatoes (softened/rehydrated)
roasted butternut