Hummus

serves 4-6

Ingredients

1 cup cooked chickpeas (about 1/2 cup dried, or 1 x 400g tin)

juice of 1 large lemon

4 tbsp tahini

3 tbsp virgin olive oil

1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed

salt and pepper

Method

1) Using a food processor, puree the cooked chickpeas with the lemon juice.  For a smoother hummus, press the chickpeas through a fine sieve.

2) Add the tahini paste, the olive oil, the garlic and seasoning.  Blend until smooth.  Taste, and add more lemon juice if desired.

3) Put in a serving dish and pour on a little more olive oil.  Sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired, and serve as a dip for raw vegetables, or with pitta bread.