Homemade Hummus
Hummus is a versatile dip that makes it a real must-have in your recipe reportoire. Only calling for a handful of ingredients and a pestle and mortar to make, it’s easy to whip up in a flash and is perfect for a last minute snack.
Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 can chickpeas (drained)
- 1 ½ tbsp tahini
- 1 lemon (juice)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (to drizzle)
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Grind the garlic and salt together in a pestle and mortar to form a paste
- Add ⅓ of the chickpeas and grind to a paste, continuing to do so until you've used almost all of the chickpeas (reserve a few for serving)
- Add the tahini and mix together before adding the lemon juice
- Mix together and add a little water at a time until you reach your desired consistency
- Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and the smoked paprika, and top with the few reserved whole chickpeas