Hummus
Legumes are full of goodness as well as being cheap, tasty and convenient to use. One way to enjoy them is to make this easy hummus to spread on your bread or toast or have with vegetable sticks.
Preparation time
10 minutes
What you need
1 x can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
¼ cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon garlic, crushed
Salt and pepper, to taste
Method
Blend chickpeas, lemon juice and garlic, until smooth, using a stick blender or food processor.
Add more lemon juice or water until you achieve your desired consistency.
Season to taste then spoon into a serving bowl or storage container. Store in the fridge.
Tips
Serve with vegetable sticks and toasted pita bread when friends pop in.
Enjoy on toast topped with sliced tomato.
Use instead of mashed potato with a meal!
Mix it up
Use cannellini beans instead of chickpeas.
Top or mix with finely chopped spring onion, sweet chilli sauce or coriander before serving.