Lemon Hummus

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Lemon Hummus

by Nayna Kanabar May-2-2018

Citrussy lemon and lime flavours added to creamy chickpea puree makes this hummus rustic and flavoursome.

Ingredients:

• 400 g tinned precooked chickpeas in water
• 1/2 tablespoon white sesame seeds
• 2 cloves Garlic finely chopped
• Juice from 1/2 lemon
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin Lemon infused Biolea olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt  
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly crushed black pepper
• Juice from 1/2 lime
• 3 sprigs dill finely chopped (optional)

Method:

1. In a blender add the sesame seeds, 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and blend to a smooth paste. 2. Drain the chickpeas and reserve the water.To the sesame seed paste add the drained chickpeas, salt, pepper, garlic, lemon and lime juice and blend to a smooth paste only adding a tablespoon or two of the drained chickpea water if the mixture is too thick.3.Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped dill and a drizzle of lemon infused olive oil. Serve the hummus with pitta bread, crackers or vegetable crudites.

Details

Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: None Total time: 10 mins Yield: Serves 4

NB-The consistency of the hummus is to personal preference, I like my hummus with a little texture but blend it to whatever you prefer.
Instead of the sesame seeds paste you can add shop bought Tahini if you prefer.

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I love Greek Cuisine, and on my recent trip the Crete I had the opportunity to sample so many different dishes that I am excited to recreate them and feature them on my blog.
Some Greek Dishes that you make like are:
Tzatziki
Veggie Phyllo Baskets
Roasted Vegetable tart with Feta