Hummus with vegetable sticks

Ingredients

For 4 portions. Tick items as you go — nothing is changed for anyone else.

Amounts are converted from the metric original and rounded to measures you can use at home. Cups are US cups (240 ml) and oven temperatures include Fahrenheit.

• 400 g canned chickpeas, drained
• 2 tbsp tahini
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 item garlic clove
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp cold water
• 2 item carrots, washed and cut into sticks
• 0.5 item cucumber, washed and cut into sticks
• 1 item red pepper, washed and cut into sticks

This recipe contains foods that can contribute to a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy.

Method

1. 1Step 1. Wash the vegetables thoroughly and cut into sticks.
2. 2Step 2. Put the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic into a food processor.
3. 3Step 3. Blend until fairly smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
4. 4Step 4. With the motor running, drizzle in the olive oil and water until you reach a smooth, dippable consistency.
5. 5Step 5. Season to taste and spoon into a bowl.
6. 6Step 6. Serve with the vegetable sticks.

Allergens for your selection

• Contains: Sesame

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