Recipes

Hummus

Ingredients

10 Portions

Cooked Chickpeas 267g
Olive oil As required
Garlic – Peeled and chopped 1 clove
Lemon juice To taste
Paprika To taste
Salt To taste
Pepper To taste

50 Portions

Cooked Chickpeas 1.3 kg
Olive oil As required
Garlic – Peeled and chopped 5 clove
Lemon juice To taste
Paprika To taste
Salt To taste
Pepper To taste

100 Portions

Cooked Chickpeas 2.6kg
Olive oil As required
Garlic – Peeled and chopped 1 bulb
Lemon juice To taste
Paprika To taste
Salt To taste
Pepper To taste

Method

  1. Drain and rinse chickpeas
  2. Puree in a food processor with chopped garlic clove
  3. Add olive oil and lemon juice to achieve the desired consistency – this should not be dry, but not too wet
  4. Use the seasoning to adjust the flavours as desired and sprinkle with paprika to garnish

Key Points

Additional ingredients that work well with this recipe are as follows:

• Beetroot

• Soaked sultanas and curry powder

• Red peppers

• Fresh herbs such as basil or mint

• Cinnamon and cumin

Allergens

None