Basil hummus

Ingredients

  • 500g of Cooked Chickpeas

  • Juice from 1 Lemon

  • 2 tbs of Tahini

  • 2 Cloves of Garlic

  • Olive Oil

  • Warm Water

  • Handful of Fresh Basil


Method

Place chickpeas, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, basil and about 1/3 of a cup of water in a blender. Start blending, keep adding olive oil and water gradually and in small quantities until you reach a creamy consistency.

Serve with pita bread, inside a wrap or with falafel and salad.


Nutritional information

Hummus is especially good for those who avoid meat and meat products because chickpeas is the second most rich plant source of amino acids (after soya).

Chickpeas and tahini are both rich in Iron, Magnesium and vitamin B-6.

Due to a high level of fibre and proteins in it, hummus will keep you full for longer, which is great when you are trying to control your appetite.

Chickpeas have a low glycaemic index (around 28 GI), therefore they are good for people who need to control their blood sugar levels.

Basil and lemon are both rich sources of antioxidants and vitamin C.