- 1 tsp minced garlic or 1 clove garlic, minced
- 400 g can chickpeas drained, reserve the liquid
- 1 ½ tbs tahini see notes
- juice of 1 lemon approx 30ml
- 20 g olive oil
- ½ tsp sea salt
Conventional Method
Place all of the ingredients to a food processor. Process for 20 seconds.
Scrape down the sides. Process for a further 20 seconds.
Check the consistency. If you would like it smoother, add a 1-2 tbs of the reserved chickpea liquid and mix for a further 20 seconds.
Serve drizzled with olive oil.
Thermomix Method
Add all of the ingredients to the Thermomix bowl. Mix for 20 seconds on Speed 4. Scrape down the sides. Mix for a further 20 seconds on Speed 4.
Check the consistency. If you would like it smoother, add a 1-2 tbs of the reserved chickpea liquid and mix for a further 20 seconds on Speed 4.
Serve drizzled with olive oil.
RECIPE NOTES & TIPS
Ingredients Info:
- minced garlic – you can either use store-bought minced garlic (my favourite option!) or mince a clove of garlic yourself
- chickpeas – are a type of legume also known as garbanzo beans. Drain and rinse the chickpeas before using.
- tahini – you can buy either hulled or unhulled tahini (I use Mayvers brand). I use hulled tahini in my hummus as it gives it a beautiful creamy flavour.
- lemon juice – use the juice from 1 lemon (approximately 30ml).
- olive oil – this makes the hummus dip super creamy and smooth. I like to drizzle a little extra over when serving.
- sea salt – season to your liking.
Recipe Notes:
Storage - Homemade hummus can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Freezing - Hummus can be frozen in individual airtight containers for up to 4 months. Allow it to completely thaw before serving.
Lunchbox option - Ensure the lunchbox is in a cooler bag or with an icepack to keep it fresh.
Calories: 56kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 190mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.5mg