The best houmous
Prep
10 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Medium
After years of trying shop bought versions, I finally cracked the code for silky, flavourful hummus that tastes restaurant quality. This recipe comes together in just 35 minutes total, making it perfect for a quick lunch or impressive appetiser without fussing. The star ingredient is chickpeas, which are packed with plant based protein and fibre to keep you satisfied. What I love most is how simple it is with just a handful of ingredients, all readily available and surprisingly affordable. Fresh lemon juice brightens everything up, while the zaatar adds that gorgeous warm spice that makes people ask what your secret is.
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Ingredients
- 700 gramsbold bean co queen chickpeas(jar Bold Bean Queen Chickpeas, or 2 x 400g cans chickpeas in water)
- 1 tspessential olive oil(olive oil)
- 1 tspzaatar
- 1 clove/sgarlic clove(garlic, roughly chopped)
- 85 gramstahini(or more to taste)
- ½ tspsea salt flakes(or more to taste)
- 1lemon(2 tbsp juice, or more to taste)
- 1extra virgin olive oil(to serve)
- 1flatbreads(to serve)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 200ºC, gas mark 6. Drain the chickpeas over a small jug and reserve the liquid for use later. Spoon ¼ (125g) of the chickpeas into a small roasting tin, drizzle with the olive oil, then scatter with the zaatar and some salt. Bake for 20-25 minutes until crisp. Toss halfway to ensure even crispiness.
- 2
If using canned chickpeas, you can remove the skins from the remaining chickpeas at this point if you want a super smooth houmous (see tip). Place the remaining chickpeas into a food processor or blender and add the garlic, tahini, salt and lemon juice.
- 3
Process the ingredients, adding the reserved chickpea liquid 1 tbsp at a time, until you have used 4 tbsp and get a smooth and creamy paste, around 5 minutes. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides to ensure every spoonful is well mixed.
- 4
Taste the houmous and adjust the seasoning as needed. Add more salt, lemon juice or tahini, according to your preference.
- 5
Transfer the houmous to a serving dish. Create a swirl pattern on top with the back of a spoon. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and fill the centre with the crispy chickpeas, then serve with soft flatbreads. This houmous will keep for up to 3 days in the fridge.
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