Homemade hummus
Tahini
1 cup sesame seeds
Directions
Roast the sesame seeds
Put them in a blender or food processor
If it’s still too thick add a little water until it becomes a paste
Put it aside
Hummus
Ingredients
2 tbs tahini
1.5 cups cooked chickpeas
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup water
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper (my own addition)
1tbs olive oil
1/2 lemon juice
Directions
Put boiled chickpeas in the blender / food processor
Add the tahini, garlic, salt, pepper
Squeeze lemon juice and add olive oil
Add water and blend
If you like it chunky you can blend for 2-3 minutes, if you like it more smooth like me, blend for 3-5 minutes. Then serve and enjoy!
Why make homemade hummus?
Store bought hummus has a lot of oil and sodium. When you make your own, you know exactly what’s in it, there’s no preservatives and you can regulate the amount of salt and oil you put. It’s also A LOT cheaper.
It takes 15 minutes to make, its more than 1/2 the price of what you pay for a container of hummus at the store.
How to enjoy the hummus
As a dip with vegetables like carrot and cucumbers
As a spread in your wraps
In a sandwich
In a salad bowl
With crackers
Health benefits
It’s packed with plant based protein, it helps fight inflammation. The garlic is great for your immune system it’s an easy source of fibre and it helps control your blood sugar levels. Best thing, it tastes amazing!
It’s vegan , gluten free and vegetarian friendly too !
