Appetizer, Dip, LCD – All Recipes, LCD – Best
112 grams (4 ounces) dried chickpeas
4 large garlic cloves chopped
4 tablespoons sesame seeds
Juice of 3 lemons freshly squeezed
1 teaspoon paprika
(GF, DF, NF, YF, V)
Spread on sandwiches, biscuits or toast instead of butter or margarine.
Note: If preferred, hummus can be bought ready-made at health food stores or supermarkets.
Soak the chickpeas overnight and discard skins. Drain.
Using fresh water, boil the soaked chickpeas for 1 hour and drain.
Place the chickpeas in a blender and blend with the garlic until smooth. Set aside.
Place the sesame seeds in a grinder and grind until smooth.
Add to chickpeas and garlic.
Stir in the lemon juice and mix well.
Sprinkle with paprika.