Hummus

This is the best homemade hummus ever ! Making my own hummus has been a bit hit and miss until our awesome foodie friends came to the rescue, not only did they bring and cook a super yummy dinner, they showed me how to make their hummus ! Yum !!  we will now be feasting on hummus.  Once you have a basic recipe it is so easy to mix it up a bit by adding roast pumpkin, kumera or eggplant etc (just cook a bit extra when cooking dinner). 

Ingredients 

300g chickpeas (cooked)

2 cloves garlic

Lemon juice from 1-2 lemons 1/2 cup approx 

2 tablespoon tahini 

1 teaspoon salt

Pepper to taste (three grinds) 

80 ml olive oil 

1 teaspoon cumin ground 

1/4 cup water approx. to get the right texture

Method 

Blitz the garlic first, then add all the remaining ingredients except water, blend till smooth, add water if required (I added 40 water)

Check taste and add more lemon juice, salt or cumin if required (I didn't add anything extra) 

Enjoy !! 

Nourish Snapshot

Hummus as a whole contains plenty of Omega 3 fatty acids, which are great for improving intelligence and maintaining a healthy heart. It also has iron, vitamin B6, manganese, copper, folic acid, and amino acids. Tryptophan, phenylalanine, and tyrosine are the amino acids found in hummus that can promote good quality sleep and uplift one’s mood.

Hummus is packed with nutrients that can contribute to a healthy lifestyle. Include this in your diet by using it as a:

• spread on sandwiches and wraps
• dressing to your salad or pasta
• dip for raw vegetables
• side dish for main courses