Simple Houmous

I am starting to teach my kids to cook/prepare the recipes they love.

I taught my 12 year old daughter's how to make Chickpea Salad a few weeks ago, and now Houmous. 

1 can cooked chickpeas

1 tbsp tahini paste

Juice of half a lemon

1 tbsp olive oil

Large pinch of salt

1/2 tsp cumin powder (optional - I first had Houmous in Egypt where this was sprinkled on top)

Drain the chickpeas, reserving the liquid, and place everything in a food processor.  Blitz until smooth, adding a little chickpea water if it is too thick.

I see the trend is to have 'flavoured' humous ie caramelised onion, red pepper, sweet chilli.  I never add anything to mine, but you could try adding a caramelised onion, half a red pepper, or a tablespoon or two of sweet chilli sauce to the mix...

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