Homemade Hummus & Crudités

Nutrition per serving (estimate)

Why we like it

Blending in ice-cold water makes the hummus light and fluffy, and tahini, lemon and garlic give it a balanced flavor. Chickpeas add plant protein and fiber, and the crudités add crunch.

Ingredients

• 1 can chickpeas
• 2 tbsp tahini
• 1 lemon
• 2 garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp cumin
• Salt
• Ice cold water
• Crudités: carrots, cucumber, bell peppers, celery

Method

1. Drain chickpeas, reserving liquid.
2. Add chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin and salt to a food processor.
3. Blend 1 minute.
4. With motor running, add olive oil then ice water slowly until very smooth and creamy.
5. Taste and adjust: more lemon for brightness, more tahini for richness, more salt as needed.
6. Blend a full 3 minutes — the longer you blend the creamier it gets.
7. Serve in a bowl with a well in the center. Fill with olive oil and dust with paprika.
8. Serve with cut vegetables.