Hommus Recipe

Making the Hommus

1. Place the garlic clove in the mixing bowl of your Thermomix and chop it at Speed 7 for 5 seconds.
2. Add the drained and rinsed chickpeas to the mixing bowl.
3. Blend the chickpeas and garlic at Speed 5 for 10 seconds.
4. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
5. Blend again at Speed 5 for another 10 seconds or until the mixture is smooth.
6. Add the lemon juice, tahini, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper to the mixture in the bowl.
7. Blend everything together at Speed 5 for 20 seconds or until the ingredients are well combined.
8. Check the hummus's consistency. If it's too thick, you can add a little water (about 1-2 tablespoons).
9. Blend it again until you achieve your desired consistency.
10. Taste the hummus and adjust the lemon juice, salt, and pepper to your liking.
11. Serve the hummus in a bowl, drizzle with a little extra olive oil.
12. Garnish with a sprinkle of paprika or chopped fresh herbs if desired.

1. Roast 1 small beetroot (about 3.5 oz or 100g).
2. Then peel and chop beetroot into chunks.
3. Add the beetroot after step 4.

1. Add 1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste and 1 tablespoon coconut milk (adjust to taste) after step 4.