Hummus

1 x 400g can chickpeas

1 lemon

1 clove of garlic                                   

3 x 15ml spoons tahini

3 - 4 x 15ml spoons water

Sieve, can opener, blender, sharp knife, chopping board, juicer, measuring spoons, garlic press, spatula, serving dish.           

1. Drain the chickpeas and place into the blender.
2. Cut the lemon in half. Squeeze the lemon and add the juice to the blender.
3. Peel the garlic and add to the blender along with the tahini.
4. Place the lid on the blender and switch on for 15 - 20 seconds.
5. Turn the blender off. Use a spatula to move the chickpeas away from the edge of the blender. Add 1x15ml spoon of water.
6. Place the lid on the blender and switch on for 15-20 seconds.
7. Repeat stages 5-6 until a smooth paste is produced.
8. Serve.

• Tahini paste contains sesame seeds. Check to make sure no one is allergic to them.
• Serving suggestion: Serve with slices of wholemeal pitta bread or carrot sticks.
• Turn up the flavour: Swap the lemon for a lime, or add more garlic for extra punch! You could also try adding fresh herbs, e.g. coriander, parsley or basil.
• Food skills: Check out our food skills videos to help understand the key skills used in this recipe. 

Be ingredient aware!

Check for any food allergy, intolerance, special dietary requirement or religious/cultural reasons for not handling or eating the ingredients in this recipe. 

You may need to modify the recipe accordingly. For example, for those with an allergy to sesame, avoid using the tahini paste. Always check food labels for allergens, and suitability for vegetarians and vegans.

For full guidance and up-to-date information on the 14 allergens, please visit the Food Standards Agency (FSA) website. 
  

Nutritional information

This recipe serves four portions based on portion size guidance for 11-18 year olds , if serving to younger children then they may require a smaller portion and if serving to adults, they may require a bit more. 

Why not use the Explore Food calculator, the British Nutrition Foundation's free online nutritional analysis programme, to calculate the nutritional information for other recipes?