Easy 5-Minute Houmous

An absolute staple sold in vast quantities in supermarkets globally, but it is also incredibly easy to make yourself in no time at all. When made fresh, homemade houmous has far more flavour and tastes better than store-bought.

I always keep a can or two of chickpeas in the cupboard, and it's a regular lunch choice for us, either with bread, with a salad, or in a wrap. Once you make it for yourself and see how easy it is, you'll never go back to buying ready-made again.

Prep 5 mins

Total 5 mins

Serves 6

Ingredients

1 can of chickpeas
1 clove of garlic
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 lemon (juice)
1 tbsp tahini
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
salt to taste
paprika to garnish (optional)

Method

Start by opening the can of chickpeas, straining and rinsing thoroughly.
Add all ingredients to a food processor and blend until smooth. Add water a tablespoon at a time and continue to blend until you reach the desired consistency.
Decant the mixture into a bowl and serve.