Hummus
Chef SenaKitchen Studio chef · October 28, 2026A silky, creamy dip of blended chickpeas, tahini, garlic and lemon that comes together in about 10 minutes. Serve it with raw vegetables or warm toasted pitta bread for scooping.
Ingredients · 7
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- Chickpeas (canned)Drained1 can
- Cold waterPlus up to 30ml more60 ml
- GarlicPeeled and crushed1 clove
- LemonZested and juiced1
- Tahini3 tbsp
- Olive oilOptional, to garnish1 tbsp
- Crudités and toasted pitta breadTo serve, optional
Method · 4 steps
- 1
Put the chickpeas in a colander and rinse them well under cold running water. Transfer them to a food processor, add 60ml water and blend until nearly smooth.
- 2
Add the garlic, tahini and the lemon zest and juice, then blend the mixture again.
- 3
If the mixture seems too thick, gradually add up to 30ml more water. Keep the processor running for about 5 mins, until the hummus is completely smooth and silky.
- 4
Stir in a generous pinch of sea salt and spoon the hummus into a serving bowl. Press the rounded back of a dessert spoon into the top to make a swirl, drizzle with a little olive oil if you like, and set it out with crudités and toasted pitta bread for dipping.
