Hommus is such a simple and delicious dip that you can very easily make yourself at home. The recipe below is a delicious, healthy hommus, with a few variations in colour and flavour. Courtesy of Georgia @wellnourished
Health benefits
The chickpeas are a high fibre, protein rich legume with a decent mineral profile (including good amounts of iron). The tahini is also a good source of protein and very rich in calcium. The lemon, garlic, and spices will strengthen your immune responses and the olive oil is a rich source of monounsaturated fat.
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Ingredients
425 g can chickpeas – drained and rinsed
1 clove/s garlic – finely diced or crushed
4 tbsp hulled tahini – halve if using unhulled
1 lemon/s – juice (zest optional)
2 tbsp water – or the liquid from the can (aquafaba) makes it extra creamy
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil – extra virgin
½ tsp ground cumin
½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp sea salt – to taste
ground black pepper – to taste
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Method
Add all of the ingredients into your food processor and process until smooth and creamy. You may have to scrape down the sides a few times to get an even consistency.
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ROAST BEETROOT HOMMUS
➡️Add a small roasted beetroot and a tablespoon of yogurt to your processor for a pretty pink, very nourishing dip. This is lovely with coriander leaves too.
CARROT OR PUMPKIN HOMMUS
➡️Add steamed or roasted carrot or pumpkin and process through with the other ingredients.
GREEN SUPREME
➡️Blend through some greens, either herbs like coriander or basil, or even kale or spinach.
Serve drizzled with more olive oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds or dukkah.