
Simple houmous
A simple Delicious houmous recipe, great for a healthy lunch time snack, by jon reading
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Very Easy
Serves Ten
Chickpeas – the star ingredient in houmous – are incredibly good for you; high in protein and fibre and more than ten micronutrients.
Ingredients
Chick peas | 400 g |
Garlic | 1 clove |
Tahini | 1 tbsp |
Lemon | 1 |
Olive Oil | 1 tbsp |
Method
1 | Drain and tip the chickpeas into a food processor |
2 | Peel and add the garlic, then add the tahini, a good squeeze of lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of oil |
3 | Season with a pinch of sea salt, then pop the lid on and blitz. |
4 | Use a spatula to scrape the houmous down the sides of the bowl, then blitz again until smooth. |
5 | Have a taste and add more lemon juice or a splash of water to loosen, if needed, then transfer to a serving bowl. |
6 | Serve with sliced crunchy veg, such as carrots, cucumbers, radishes or peppers, and some warm flatbreads. |
Source: http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/uncategorised-recipes/simple-houmous/