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Hummus – chickpea puree

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Ingredients for 1 servings:

  • 400 g chickpeas (from the can, drained)
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 4 tbsp yogurt
  • 3 tbsp sesame paste (tahini)
  • 1 lemon(s), juice
  • Salt
  • Paprika powder
  • olive oil

Instructions

Working time approx. 15 minutes; Total time approx. 15 minutes

For lovers of oriental cuisine, this is a nice addition to a mezze starter table

Roughly dice the garlic. Finely purée the chickpeas and garlic with yogurt and tahini, seasoning with salt and lemon juice. If the mixture is too thick, add a little water. Spread the hummus on a plate. Make a groove with a spoon and pour in olive oil. Decorate with paprika in a cross shape.

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Written by John Myers

Professional Chef with 29 years of industry experience at the highest levels. Restaurant owner. Beverage Director with experience creating world-class nationally recognized cocktail programs. Food writer with a distinctive Chef-driven voice and point of view.

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