Fast Hummus

This recipe is courtesy of Easy Living Magazine

Prep time : 5 mins   –   No cooking   –   Total Cals : 212   –   Fat : 15g

Ingredients: 400g (13oz) tin chickpeas; Juice of 1 lemon; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp ground cumin; 100ml (3 ½ fl oz) tahini (sesame seed paste); 2 tblsp extra virgin olive oil

1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas and place in a blender along with the remaining ingredients.
2. Blend until smooth and season well with salt and pepper.
3. Taste the mixture as your go and add more spices if necessary.
4. Serve with carrot sticks and pitta bread.