Quick and simple hummus

This quick and easy hummus recipe demonstrates just how simple it is to whip up this classic dip at home in no time. Serve as part of a Middle Eastern feast, or simply with a dash of olive oil, a sprinkling of paprika and some pitta bread for a tasty snack.

Ingredients

275g of chickpeas, cooked, drained and rinsed

1 lemon, juiced

1 garlic clove, large, peeled and grated

1 tbsp of tahini

100ml of extra virgin olive oil

1/2 tsp ground cumin

Tabasco

sea salt

Method

 1. Add the drained chickpeas, lemon juice, garlic, tahini and a small splash of water to a blender and blitz to make a paste

2. While blending on a moderate speed, add the olive oil in a thin, steady stream until thick and incorporated. Blitz in the cumin, salt and Tabasco to taste, then serve immediately