CREAMY HUMMUS

With many taking on veganuary as a challenge, finding the perfect snacks can sometimes seem tricky! So, we’re going to be sharing some of our favourite snacks that are super healthy, tasty and plant based.

Hummus is a really easy one to make (and pretty cheap too!). Whether you’re following a vegan diet or not, this makes a great snack as it provides a great dose of plant protein, fibre and healthy fats that will not only do good, but taste good too.

Shop bought hummus is not quite the same, when you make your own you can get the perfect consistency, balance of flavours and even throw in a few extra ingredients to ‘jazz it up’.

Have a go at the recipe below and don’t forget to tag us in your creations! We’ll also be sharing our favourite Falafel recipe very soon which goes perfectly with a dollop of hummus.

Ingredients

240g of cooked, drained chickpeas

2 tbsp tahini

1 tbsp olive oil

4 tbsp water (roughly)

Squeeze of lemon juice

1 clove of garlic (optional)

Pinch of salt

Other extra flavours that work well:

1 Roasted red pepper with 1 tsp smoked paprika

or

1 tbsp Pesto

or

100g Cooked beetroot

Method

1.       Place the drained chickpeas in a food processor with the tahini, olive oil and garlic, blitz until a paste is formed. If you are adding any other ingredients, add them at this stage.

2.       Add the lemon juice and slowly add a little water. Keep blitzing in the processor as you add the water until a smooth, creamy texture is reached.

3.       Add the salt and blitz again, season to taste.

4.       Once super smooth, scoop out of the processor and into a bowl, serve with a drizzle of olive oil and a few toasted seeds for extra crunch. If not serving immediately, keep in a covered container in the fridge.

Top tip: If you find you have a little left over, add some water and a little more lemon juice, stir well and use as a dressing for salad.