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Broad beans hummus

It's so easy to make your own hummus - it’s tastier and healthier, and you can make it much more interesting than anything you get in a supermarket! This broad beans hummus is a really nice version. Serve it with crudités and /or toasted pitta bread.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 1234
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup broad beans
  • 1 cup cooked chickpeas
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 Tbsp tahini paste
  • Salt &pepper

Method
 

  1. Blanch the broad beans in a pan of boiling water for a couple of minutes, then drain (keeping the water) and rinse under cold water. Set aside to cool.
  2. Meanwhile, put everything else in a food processor.
  3. When the broad beans are cool, remove their outer skins. Set a few beans aside for garnishing.
  4. Add most of the beans to the food processor and whizz until you get a smooth paste, adding some of the cooking water. Season with salt and pepper to your liking.
  5. Transfer the hummus to a bowl and garnish with the beans and drizzle with oil.