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Makes 1 medium jar of hummus. <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Time to make: 5 mins<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A healthy option for snacking or taking as a shared plate accompaniment, this is a pure gem. Great on sandwiches, as a dip or just for a hit of umami and zing, this version is a versatile go-to recipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients<\/td>Method<\/td><\/tr>
– \u00bd tin soaked chickpeas<\/strong>
– 2 cloves of garlic <\/strong>(or 1 large one)
– \u00bc cup olive oil<\/strong>
– \u00bc cup lemon juice<\/strong>
– \u00bc tsp salt <\/strong>
– \u00bc tsp pepper<\/strong>
– \u00bc tsp cumin <\/strong>
– 4 Tbsp tahini <\/strong>
– 2 Tbsp maple syrup<\/strong>





<\/td>		1. Blend the chickpeas and garlic

2. Add the olive oil and lemon juice and blend again until creamy

4. Blend in the spices

5. Finally blend in tahini and syrup to balance flavour and texture

6. Check consistency – it should be thick, creamy and smooth. If too thick, add a little more oil or lemon juice to taste.
<\/td><\/tr>
Equipment<\/span><\/td>Notes<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
– Blender (hand-held or other) – Measuring spoon<\/span>
<\/td>		Serve with fresh bread, crisps, melba toast or chopped vegetables and fruit<\/span>
<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>
Shopping list:<\/strong>
Garlic
Chickpeas
Olive Oil
Lemon or lemon juice
Salt
Pepper
Cumin
Tahini
Maple syrup<\/span><\/td>		<\/td><\/tr><\/tfoot><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 A Williams 2019<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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