HUMMUS

By Deborah Manning | Posted: Tuesday September 6, 2016

Recipes developed in conjunction with the University of Otago Human Nutrition Department

HUMMUS

SERVES 4-5

INGREDIENTS

• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

• 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed OR 1 tsp garlic paste

• Juice of one lemon

• 1 Tbsp vegetable oil (canola or olive)

• 1 Tbsp water

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• 1 tsp salt

• 1⁄4 cup tahini OR 1tsp of sesame or peanut oil (optional)

• 1⁄4 tsp ground pepper (optional)

METHOD

1. Use a stick blender or food processor to blend all ingredients until smooth.

2. Serve with toasted pita bread crisps or vegetable sticks.

Keep in the refrigerator and use within 3 days. 

Can be frozen for up to 6 months.

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