For: Nitra Chick Peas
Classic Hummus
- Vegan
- Continental
- ⏱ 15 min (+ cooked chickpeas)
- Serves 4
A smooth, garlicky dip made from cooked chickpeas and tahini — simple to make once the chickpeas are ready, and endlessly useful.
Method
- 1
Blend the base
Combine the cooked chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic in a food processor and blend until roughly combined.
- 2
Add oil and spice
With the motor running, stream in the olive oil and cumin powder, blending until smooth.
- 3
Adjust consistency
Add cold water a tablespoon at a time, blending between additions, until the hummus reaches a light, creamy consistency.
- 4
Season
Taste and adjust with salt, more lemon or more tahini as needed.
- 5
Serve
Spoon into a bowl, swirl the surface with the back of a spoon, and finish with a generous drizzle of olive oil.
For an extra-smooth hummus, slip the skins off the chickpeas before blending — a little tedious, but noticeably silkier.