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 mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Mediterranean
- 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
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).
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