Hommus

1 1/4 cups dried chickpeas

1 juice of lemon

2-3 cloves crushed garlic

1 tsp salt

1 handful chopped parsley

1 pinch paprika

Directions

Step1

Soak chickpeas overnight — drain, wash, cover with water and bring to a boil for 20 minutes, simmer for 1 hour and allow to cool

Step2

Drain chickpeas and retain 3/4 of the liquid

Step3

Puree chickpeas with a little of the cooking liquid and lemon juice to a thick consistency

Step4

Add tahini and garlic and mix well

Step5

Place in a serving bowl and drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle parsley and paprika

Serve with crackers or sliced raw vegetables.