Hummus

Make Hummus at home

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas (or one 15-oz can), drained
• 1/3 cup tahini
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 small clove garlic
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 3 to 4 tbsp ice water
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Paprika and chopped parsley, to garnish
• Warm pita bread

How it's made

1. If using dried chickpeas, soak overnight and boil with 1/2 tsp baking soda for 1 hour until very soft.
2. Blend the tahini and lemon juice for 1 minute until pale and creamy.
3. Add garlic, salt and cumin and blend again.
4. Add the chickpeas and blend until smooth, scraping down the sides.
5. With the machine running, add ice water a spoonful at a time until silky.
6. Taste and adjust lemon and salt.
7. Spread in a shallow bowl, make a well in the center and fill with olive oil, paprika and parsley.