Creamy, filling and incredibly addictive. I make hummus all the time and this is one of my favorite versions. Serve as a dip with raw veggies and chips or use as a spread for your sandwich or wrap in place of mayo or meat.
Health Benefits of Chickpeas
Chickpeas are a plant based protein and are an excellent source of folic acid. They are also full of fiber to keep you fuller longer and aid in digestion.
Ingredients
- 1 cans of chickpeas
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 spring onion (and 1 extra diced for garnish)
- 1 shallot
- 1 tbsp tahini
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp smoked sweet paprika
- 2 tsp white sesame seeds for garnish
Preparation
- Chill chickpeas overnight in fridge
- Rinse chickpeas in water and place in food processor
- Add remaining ingredients and blend
- Garnish with sesame seeds and diced spring onion
- Serve immediately with raw veggies or your favorite chip
- 1 cans of chickpeas
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 spring onion (and 1 extra diced for garnish)
- 1 shallot
- 1 tbsp tahini
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp smoked sweet paprika
- 2 tsp white sesame seeds for garnish
- Chill chickpeas overnight in fridge
- Rinse chickpeas in water and place in food processor
- Add remaining ingredients and blend
- Garnish with sesame seeds and diced spring onion
- Serve immediately with raw veggies or your favorite chip






