Hummus

Name: Hummus
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: generous handful mint, finely chopped seasoning to taste; juice and zest of 1 lemon; 150 ml/5 fl oz/⅔ cup olive oil; 175 g/6 oz/1 cup chick peas, pre-soaked; 2 garlic cloves, crushed

Preparation info

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
15 min

Appears in

The New Vegetarian

By Colin Spencer

Published 1986

About

This is one of the most popular vegetable purées in the world. The earthy flavour of chick peas blended with the best olive oil, garlic and mint, is a most refreshing start to a meal. This is the classic recipe for hummus, but there are many variations.

Ingredients

175 g/6 oz/1 cup chick peas, pre-soaked
2

Dinner
Sauce
Side dish
Gluten-free
Vegan
Summer

Method

Boil the chick peas in 1.7 litres/3 pints/2 quarts water for 2 hours, or until tender. (Chick peas do not dis