Delectable hummus

INGREDIENTS

1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained

2 tbsp (30ml) tahini paste

2 cloves of garlic, crushed

tsp (2.5ml) ground cumin

cup (190ml) olive oil

Salt and freshly ground pepper

Squeeze lemon juice

Extra olive oil, for serving

5g fresh parsley, roughly chopped

Toasted pita breads for serving

METHOD

Place chickpeas, tahini, garlic and cumin into a food processor and blend while slowly pouring in the olive oil.

Once smooth, transfer to a glass bowl and season with salt, pepper and a squeeze of lemon juice.

To serve: Spoon out onto a serving bowl and create a small well in the centre. Pour 2-3 tbsp of olive oil in the centre, garnish with chopped parsley and serve with warm toasted pita breads as a snack or starter.

VARIATIONS

For roasted red pepper hummus

Add 2 roasted (and peeled) red peppers to the above recipe and blend until smooth.

For coriander hummus

Using the recipe above, add 1 tsp (5ml) toasted ground coriander, remove the chopped parsley and stir in 10gfreshly chopped coriander just before serving.

MAKES 375ml