Hummus is a quick-to-make snack that is full of protein and fiber. Make it today, and keep it in the fridge so when your body starts to tell you it’s time for a snack, you’ll be ready! We like to serve it with homemade pita bread, or crunchy carrot sticks.
Yield: 2 cups (500mL)
Preparation Time: About 20 minutes
INGREDIENT LIST
- 1x 390g (14oz) can of chick peas
- A little water, to thin pureed chick peas
- 1 or 2 cloves garlic
- 1 or 1 ½ lemons (to taste)
- 1~2 Tbsp (15~30mL) tahini paste
- 1 tsp (5mL) cumin
- 2 Tbsp (30mL) olive oil
- Pinch salt and pepper
- Paprika, to garnish
- Drizzle olive oil, to garnish
EQUIPMENT LIST
- Can opener
- Strainer
- Food processor
- Measuring spoons
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Juicer or reamer
- Small bowl
- Bowl, to serve hummus
- Wooden spoon or heat proof spatula
METHOD
1. Open the can of chickpeas and pour into a strainer in the sink. Rinse and drain well.
2. Carefully set up a food processor with a blade.
3. Add chickpeas to the food processor and click the lid in place. Puree until smooth. If the mixture is too thick add 1 or 2 Tbsp (15~30mL) of water and blend together.
4. Peel garlic clove(s) and cut in 1/2. Add to the food processor.
5. Juice the 1 ½ lemons into a small bowl, remove seeds then add juice to the food processor.
6. Add the tahini paste, cumin, olive oil and salt and pepper. Puree until smooth and well blended. Adjust thickness with a little more water if needed.
7. Carefully remove the hummus from the food processor and into a serving bowl. Be very careful of the food processor blade.
8. Garnish with a sprinkle of paprika and a drizzle of olive oil.
9. Serve with pita, crackers, chopped veggies or spread on a sandwich.
TASTY TIPS
- Tahini paste is made from ground sesame seeds and can be found in most grocery stores.
- If you don’t have a food processor, don’t worry. You can puree the beans with a potato masher or the back of a wooden spoon. Grate the garlic with a micro-plane or use a garlic press. Blend all of the ingredients together well by combining with the back of a wooden spoon or a rubber spatula. The hummus will not be as smooth but it will be tasty.
SKILLS
STEP-BY-STEP – HUMMUS!
STEP 1
Gather your ingredients.
STEP 2
Rinse the canned chickpeas under cold water and drain.
STEP 3
Add chickpeas to food processor and pulse until mashed.
STEP 4
Add remaining ingredients to the chickpeas in the food processor.
STEP 5
Blend until smooth and creamy.
STEP 6
Before serving, drizzle with a little olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of paprika for colour and flavour. Enjoy with carrot sticks, pita bread, or add to a sandwich or wrap.
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