- 1 tsp minced garlic or 1 clove garlic, minced
- 400 g can chickpeas drained, reserve the liquid
- 1 ½ tbsp tahini see notes
- juice of 1 lemon approx 30ml
- 20 g olive oil
- ½ tsp sea salt
RECIPE NOTES & TIPS
Ingredients Info:
- Chickpeas – are a type of legume also known as garbanzo beans. Drain and rinse the chickpeas well before using, reserving some of the liquid.
- Tahini – is made from sesame seeds ground into a smooth paste. I use hulled tahini in my hummus as it gives it a creamier flavour than unhulled.
Recipe Notes:
- Reserve a small amount (approximately ¼ cup) of the chickpea liquid before draining and rinsing the chickpeas. This can be added to the dip to make it smoother.
- 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.
- Serve with crostini, crackers, lavosh, vegetable sticks or rice crackers.
- Alternatively, dollop onto lamb, grilled meat or add to your favourite salad, couscous or felafel.
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