Food Matters Dips & Condiment Recipes
Food Matters Dips & Condiment Recipes: Quick and Easy Hummus
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A filling staple for parties, snack time and as a spread. Make this homemade version and you'll never use store-bought hummus again.
**Serves**: 1
**Why It's So Good For You**
Chickpeas are high in fiber, protein, manganese and iron, making them a great nutrient-rich staple for vegetarians and vegans!
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### Ingredients
(use organic ingredients where possible)
- 1½ cups garbanzo beans or chickpeas (presoaked overnight and cooked until soft)
- ¼ cup mild-tasting extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- ⅓ cup lemon juice
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 2 tbsp tahini (sesame paste)
- 1 tbsp red curry paste (optional)
### Directions
1. Place all ingredients in a food processor.
2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
**NOTE**\*
- For a lovely open-faced hummus sandwich, spread a generous amount of the hummus on 2 slices of Paleo bread (see recipe).
- Top with bitter greens, spring onion, salt and pepper to taste.
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