Homemade Hummus

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I adore hummus and could scoff an entire pot all to myself. I'd never really liked homemade hummus but was asked to make some today and I have to say I was pretty impressed! I think the trick was the extra liquid so don't scrimp on the oil because this makes it beautifully smooth. The added whole chickpeas with the oil, coriander and paprika give it the perfect finish ready for any party snack or starter. This is adapted Jamie Oliver recipe. I'd always recommend cooking dried chickpeas if you have a pressure cooker, they make more and somehow taste better.

• 2 x 400g cans of chickpeas (reserve the liquid and a few chickpeas for decoration)or cook a 1 lb of chickpeas in the pressure cooker
• 4 tsp tahini
• 1 garlic clove, crushed or finely chopped
• 1 tsp crushed sea salt
• 6 tbsp quality extra virgin olive oil (plus extra for drizzling)
• 3½ tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• Paprika 
• Coriander or parsley leaves 

Rinse the chickpeas in cold water and tip into the food processor. Add the tahini, crushed garlic, salt, lemon juice and seven tablespoons of the reserved liquid from the cans. Turn on the food processor and slowly pour in the oil while it runs.

When the mixture is fully combined and smooth, tip it into a serving dish. Drizzle with some more extra virgin olive oil and decorate with a few whole chickpeas. Sprinkle with paprika and finely chopped coriander or parsley leaves, and finish with another squeeze of lemon.

If you're feeling healthy eating with raw carrot sticks, if not try Doritos or on freshly toasted bread. Enjoy!