Homemade Hummus
Once you start making your own Hummus you’ll never go back to shop-bought ones!
From all the recipes we share in our workshops, Hummus is the definite crowd-pleaser that everyone enjoys making, tasting and incorporating in their cooking routine when back home.
Here are just a few reasons why Homemade Hummus is the way to go:
Quick - This recipe is a very basic Hummus that can be ready in as little as 5 minutes (if using canned chickpeas). If you’d like doing it from scratch (recommended but not essential), see how to cook chickpeas here)
Nutritious - Chickpeas are rich in vitamins, minerals and fibre, as well as being a good source of protein, making it a great alternative to meat for vegetarians and vegans. Making your own Hummus also means you know exactly what has gone into it, and what hasn’t (e.g. stabilisers, flavourings, and so on)
You’ll only need a few ingredients :)
Versatile & Convenient – Hummus can be eaten as a dip, spread or topping to vegetables, breads & crackers, salads and main meals. It’s also perfect for lunchboxes and can be made in advance, lasting up to 4 days in the fridge. Make a larger batch and freeze portions of Hummus for extra-time saving
Easy – Hummus is a perfect recipe to introduce cooking to children, regardless of their age. It works really well as a classroom activity, including early learning settings, and for older kids to make entirely on their own
Zero-waste & Budget-friendly – Add leftover roasted, boiled or steamed vegetables to the basic Hummus recipe to create an array of delicious and colourful Hummus varieties while reducing food waste. It also works beautifully with fresh chopped herbs and leafy vegetables tops you’d otherwise discard (e.g. carrot tops). By making your own instead of buying commercial Hummus you also reduce packaging waste and money spent, as it’ll cost you 3 to 4 times cheaper compared to shop-bought.
Homemade Hummus
Recipe by Clean Plate
Ingredients:
2 cups cooked chickpeas, drained (or 1 x can chickpeas in water)
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 lemon, juice only
1 tsp ground cumin (optional)
1 tsp salt*
Water (or reserved cooking liquid)
1 ½ Tbsp olive oil
*omit salt if making for children under 1 year old.
**Feel free to add 1 Tbsp tahini (sesame paste), if wished. We usually leave it out to make it more accessible, suitable to all ages and dietary requirements.
Method:
1.. Place all ingredients in a food processor, blender or stick blender bowl. Add 1 Tbsp water (or reserved drained liquid). Blend.
2. Check seasoning and consistency – adding a little more water if too dry (1 Tbsp at a time). Scrape any unblended bits from side of the bowl back into main mixture, and blend again, until smooth and creamy.
Serve!
This recipe has been featured by Twinkl in ''Top Tips For Starting a Kids-friendly Vegetable Garden.