This quick and easy hummus recipe makes enough for 4 to 6 people as a tasty snack served with carrots, celery and pitta bread. It’s a great one to make at the start of the week too, as it keeps for about 4 days in the fridge in a sealed container.
Homemade hummus is nutritious, delicious, and endlessly handy. Whip up a batch and you’ve got a ready-made lunchbox treat or an after-school snack to keep the kids going until dinner time.
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Ingredients
- 2 tins of chickpeas
- 2 cloves of garlic
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 dessert spoons tahini paste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Method
Place all the ingredients in a bowl and blitz with a hand blender until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add a little water to thin it to your preferred consistency.
Serve with pitta bread, carrot and celery sticks, or homemade breadsticks for dipping.
FAQs
How long does homemade hummus keep?
Stored in a sealed container in the fridge, this hummus will keep for about 4 days.
What can I serve hummus with?
It’s brilliant with pitta bread, carrot and celery sticks, or homemade breadsticks. It also works well as a spread in sandwiches and wraps.
Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes — it’s an ideal make-ahead snack. Blend it in advance and keep it chilled until you’re ready to serve.
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