Three types of Hummous

By: Julie Montagu
From: Superfoods
Serves: 4

I love hummous, but it doesn’t always have to be made the same ol’ way! Yes, chickpeas are wonderful, but if you want to spice it up a bit and do something different, then whip up these three variations for something that’s yummy and, of course, healthy. Dunk any raw veggies into your hummous or spread it over a piece of wholegrain bread – I love rye! And, if you want to make it even more interesting, top with red pepper strips or black olives. You can also try spreading your hummous over a piece of grilled chicken to jazz it up.

Ingredients

Quantity	Ingredient

Avocado hummous

Quantity	Ingredient
1 x 400g	tin chickpeas, drained
2	ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and chopped
1	lime, juiced
1	lemon, juiced
large handful	fresh coriander
4	garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons	olive oil
2 tablespoons	tahini
1 teaspoon	sea salt

Green pea hummous

Quantity	Ingredient
500g	peas
2	lemons, juiced
3	garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon	olive oil
small handful	fresh coriander
2 tablespoons	tahini
1 teaspoon	ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon	cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon	sea salt

Smoked paprika hummous

Quantity	Ingredient
1 x 400g	tin chickpeas, drained
3	garlic cloves, crushed
1/2	lemon, juiced
2 teaspoon	smoked paprika
2 tablespoons	olive oil
2 tablespoons	tahini
small handful	fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon	apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon	sea salt

Method

If using chickpeas in any of these recipes, rinse them well in water first.
To make any of the three variations, throw all the ingredients into a food processor and whizz until smooth. Serve with fresh, colourful crudités.