Hummus with Garlic and Spring Onions
A creamy chickpea dip full of flavour.This smooth hummus is made with garlic, lime, and fresh spring onions. It’s healthy, filling, and great for dipping or spreading.
Ingredients
How to make it
- Cook the chickpeas:– if using dried chickpeas:• soak overnight with ¼ tsp baking soda in water• drain, rinse, and cook in fresh water with a pinch of baking soda for 1 to 1½ hours until soft• drain and cool.– if using canned chickpeas:• drain and rinse 4 cups of chickpeas.
- Cook the garlic and onions:– heat sesame oil and coconut oil in a small pan– add chopped garlic and cook for 1 minute– add chopped spring onions and cook for 2–3 minutes until soft, let cool.
- Blend the hummus:– in a blender or food processor, add cooked chickpeas, garlic and onion mix, cumin, lime juice, coconut oil, salt, and pepper– blend until smooth, add a little water if it’s too thick.
- Taste and adjust:– taste the hummus, add more salt, lime juice, or cumin if needed.
- Serve:– spoon into a serving bowl– sprinkle with paprika and a drizzle of oil– add chopped spring onions on top (optional).
- Store:– keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week– you can also freeze it for later use.
- Serve with:– flatbread crackers– fresh veggie sticks (carrot, cucumber, celery, capsicum)– sandwiches and wraps– as a side dish with patties, falafel, or grilled food.
