Homemade hummus

⏱ 10 min · Serves 4

Smoother, fresher and cheaper than shop-bought, from one tin of chickpeas. The secret to a silky texture is plenty of lemon and a splash of cold water while you blend.

Per serving: 250 kcal · 7.0g protein · 16.0g carbs · 18.0g fat

Ingredients

• 400g tin chickpeas, drained (save a little liquid)
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 1 garlic clove
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra to serve
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt
• 2 to 3 tablespoons cold water
• Pinch of paprika, to serve

Method

1. Put the chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin and a good pinch of salt in a blender or food processor.
2. Blend, adding the cold water a spoonful at a time, until completely smooth and light. Taste and add more lemon or salt if needed.
3. Spoon into a bowl, make a swirl with the back of the spoon and finish with a drizzle of oil and a pinch of paprika. Serve with warm flatbread or veg sticks.