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Black Bean Hummus

Black Bean Hummus

Another hummus recipe? Sure, why not! 🙂  This recipe is Black Bean Hummus, made with black beans instead of chickpeas, smokey paprika and no oil! Serve it with wholegrain crackers, on baked jacket potatoes or with your favourite Mexican dish. Or dip in some delicious 

Oil-Free Hummus

Oil-Free Hummus

Today’s tried and tested recipe, Oil-Free Hummus with just the right blend of garlic and lemon juice – nice and creamy! Ingredients (makes about 2 cups) 1 1/2 cups (250g) cooked chickpeas 1/3 cup filtered water (or chickpea liquid/aquafaba for creamier results) 1/4 cup fresh 

Sun-dried Tomato + Basil Hummus

Sun-dried Tomato + Basil Hummus

A bit of a tasty Mediterranean twist on plain hummus – with semi-sundried tomatoes and basil.


Ingredients (makes about 2 cups)

1 1/2 cups (250g) cooked chickpeas
1/3 cup warm filtered water (or chickpea liquid/aquafaba for creamier results)
25g oil-free semi-dried tomatoes
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp tahini
2 cloves garlic
5 or 6 large leaves basil (about 5cm long)
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
salt and black pepper to taste
smoked paprika powder and sprig fresh basil (to serve – optional)

 

Method

Soak the sundried tomatoes in the water/aquafaba for at least 30 minutes. Add all other ingredients then blend in a high powered blender until smooth. Garnish with paprika and basil. Enjoy