Hummus

Chickpeas are very versatile and highly nutritious, and hummus is one of the tastiest ways to eat chickpeas. I prefer to have chickpeas fresh. Just soak a cup full of plump, large chickpeas overnight. The following day drain and simmer for two hours. Drain, cool and blend. Hummus, the real thing, makes 1 cup)

Ingredients

• 2  garlic cloves
• 2 – 3 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons of Tahini (sesame seed paste)
• 2 tablespoons of Olive oil
• the juice of 1 Lemon
• black pepper
• paprika, to garnish

Method

• Process the chickpeas, garlic, water tahini, olive oil and lemon juice in a food processor until smooth.
• Add more water or lemon juice if necessary, be careful, only a little at a time.
• Season with black pepper or chilli to taste.
• Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate.
• Garnish and serve with a sprinkling of sweet paprika
• Enjoy!