Hummus

A great healthy snack - serve with flatbreads or crunchy veg for dipping.

SERVES 4

INGREDIENTS

1x 400g can chickpeas

1 clove garlic

1 small lemon

3 tablespoons tahini

1 tablespoon olive oil

Salt

Paprika for sprinkling (optional)

EQUIPMENT

Knife

Chopping boardColander

Food processor or large bowl and handheld blender

METHOD

1 Drain the chickpeas (reserving the water) and tip into a food processor or a large bowl if you are using a handheld blender.

2  Peel and crush the garlic and add with the juice from the lemon, the tahini and the olive oil.

3  Season with a little salt and then process until really smooth and creamy. If it is too thick, add a little of the reserved chickpea water.

4 Serve with crunchy veg such as carrots, peppers, cucumbers and flatbreads or breadsticks.

ALLERGENS

Sesame

TIP

Swap the chickpeas for cannellini beans