Traditionally Hummus is made using chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and olive oil. My version is just as simple however carries a bit more kick and zing!
Chickpeas can be purchased pre-cooked in a can or dried. The dried version isn't too hard to prepare and is my preference because you get a far more smoother and creamier dip compared to the canned version that can leave a grainy consistency.
Cooking dried chickpeas...
To cook dried chickpeas just soak them in cold water over night (or for approx 6-8 hours), drain and boil in new water with a touch of salt until they turn soft and the chickpea flesh it coming apart. This might take 45 minutes to an hour.
Once boiled, the chickpeas can be drained and placed in the fridge for a couple of days until you need to use them.
For this version of chickpea hummus you will need...
A blender or mix master & mixing spoon
Ingredients
2 cups of cooked salted chickpeas
1 cup of extra virgin olive oil
1 small clove of garlic
1 red chilli with seeds removed
1 small bunch (handful) of parsley
50 ml lemon juice
50 ml balsamic Vinegar
1. In your blender/ or mix master add your cooked chickpeas and parsley and turn it on
2. Whilst the chickpeas are breaking down, slowly pour in half the amount of olive oil
3. As the ingredients continue to combine, add the garlic, chilli, lemon juice and balsamic
4. Add the remaining olive oil, scrape the sides down to ensure it all blends evenly and let it mix until you achieve a creamy finish.
Tip
The more olive oil you add the creamier it will become.... add more if you need it!
That's as simple as it gets! You can serve it with sliced vegies (carrots or celery) or on fresh or toasted bread, crackers... up to you!
Health Benefits
Chickpeas are a great source of protein and iron. They also carry a very low GI therefore are great for weight loss. This chickpea hummus dip also contains vitamins C, A and zero cholesterol. The garlic and chilli also carry great antiviral and antibacterial benefits to keep you healthy.
We hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do! Enjoy!
x Steph
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