Sesame-Free Houmous
I made this houmous recipe as an alternative to my favourite houmous recipe. By bypassing the use of tahini, made from ground sesame, it keeps costs low and avoids a major allergen, making it perfect for use in toddler recipes.
Servings 24 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tins Chickpeas in water drained and rinsed
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 3 tbsp Butter
- 2 tsp Ground turmeric
- ½ tsp Ground cumin
Instructions
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Squeeze each chickpea gently until they pop out of their skins. Discard skins.
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Place chickpeas into a pan and cover with three times their depth in water. Boil gently for 15 minutes, topping up water if needed.
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Reserve some of the boiling water, and drain.
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Add all ingredients plus a little of the reserved water to a food processor, and blitz on high speed for five minutes, checking every minute or so for texture and taste. Add more reserved water if needed.
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Season to taste.
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Cool quickly, then refrigerate.