Simple houmous

Ingredients

1. 1 x 400 g tin of chickpeas
2. 1 small clove of garlic
3. 1 tablespoon tahini
4. 1 lemon
5. extra virgin olive oil

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.

 

• Calories 64  3%
• Fat 3g  4%
• Saturates 0.5g  3%
• Protein 3g  7%
• Carbs 6.3g  2%
• Sugars 0.2g  0%
• Salt 0g  0%
• Fibre 1.9g

Cook: 10 mins

Serve: 10

Recipe from Jamie Oliver