Classic Hummus
This simple hummus recipe will be a staple in your fridge! Customise it with your favourite herbs and spices.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 400 grams chickpeas drained but keep the water to one side (aquafaba)
- 100 millilitres olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 lemon juice and zest
- 4 tbsp tahini
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 1 pinch cracked black pepper
- 1 tbsp pine nuts toasted
Instructions
- Add the chickpeas to a blender along with 75 millilitres of the oil, garlic, lemon, tahini and about 50 millilitres of the chickpea water (aquafaba).
- Blitz on high until smooth and creamy.
- Season to taste and add a little more aquafaba until your desired consistency is achieved.
- Serve with the remaining oil drizzled on top and a sprinkling of toasted pine nuts (optional).