Hummus recipe



Recipe for hummus in our easy vegetarian recipes collection.

Recipe ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups dried chick peas, soaked overnight
  • 1 bouquet garni
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • 4 tablespoons tahini paste
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tomato, sliced
  • Sprig of parsley

How to make hummus

  • Drain the chick peas and place in a large saucepan with plenty of water, the bouquet garni and onion.
  • Bring to the boil then simmer gently for 1 3/4 to 2 hours, or until tender.
  • Drain, reserving a little of the cooking liquid.
  • Discard the onion and bouquet garni.
  • Place the garlic, lemon juice, tahini, olive oil and seasoning in a food processor or blender.
  • Add the cooked chick peas and process to a smooth paste.
  • Add a little of the reserved cooking liquid if the paste is too thick, and stir rapidly.
  • Arrange the hummus in a dish, edge with halved tomato slices and garnish with parsley.
  • Serve with warmed pitta bread.

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