RecipesMediterranean
Hummus & Rainbow Veggie Sticks
Silky homemade hummus with a rainbow of crunchy vegetable sticks — the snack plate that beats a packet every time.
Ingredients
- 400g chickpeas, drained
- 2 tbsp tahini
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp cumin
- Salt
- To dip: carrot, cucumber, pepper and celery sticks
Method
- 1
Blend the chickpeas, tahini, lemon, garlic, olive oil, cumin and salt until silky, adding water to loosen.
- 2
Taste and adjust lemon and salt.
- 3
Drizzle with olive oil and a dust of paprika.
- 4
Serve with the rainbow veggie sticks.
Swaps & variations
- Roasted red pepper or beetroot hummus
- Wholegrain pitta triangles
- Top with pine nuts
Storing & freezing
Hummus keeps 4 days refrigerated.
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