Basil HummusThis simple recipe works like a charm at parties and should definitely be a part of your next soiree.
Cook Time: 20 minutes Difficulty: Easy Serves: 4Tagged in: Appetizers, Beans & Legumes, Cuisine, Diet, Dips & Condiments, Gluten-free, Healthy, Main Ingredient, Middle Eastern, Others, Quick & Easy, Recipes, Type of Dish, Vegan, Vegetarian
INGREDIENTS
150 gm chickpeas
2 tbsp olive oil
2-3 cloves garlic
4 tbsp tahini paste,
1 cup basil leaves
2 pinches paprika
Few ice cubes
METHOD
- Boil chickpeas until they soften. Peel the skin off.
- In a mixer, blitz together boiled, peeled chickpeas with basil leaves, olive oil, garlic cloves and tahini paste.
- After the mixture is smooth, add the ice cubes and grind some more.
- Remove and drizzle with lots of olive oil, sprinkle paprika and serve with pita bread.