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Easy Creamy Hummus

Easy Creamy Hummus

Quick Details
Serves: 4
Soaking time: overnight
Diet: Vegan
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup chickpeas soaked overnight
  • 4 cups water for cooking
  • 4 tablespoons tahini I used 5:15
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 ice cubes
  • 1/4 cup olive oil in two parts, plus more to serve
  • 1 teaspoon jeera
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • olives to garnish

Instructions
 

  • Cook the chickpeas. Drain the soaked chickpeas, add the water and pressure cook for 5 whistles. Cool and drain, saving the cooking water.
  • Start blending. Add the chickpeas to a food processor, keeping 2 tablespoons aside. Add the tahini, garlic and an ice cube and blitz.
  • Add the oil. Add half the olive oil, mix, then add the rest with another ice cube.
  • Season. Add the jeera, salt and lemon juice and blend until smooth. Add a few more chickpeas if it is not creamy enough.
  • Serve. Transfer to a bowl, garnish with olives and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve with pita bread.

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Keyword Hummus, Mezze, Chickpea Dip