Chickpeas – the star ingredient in hummus incredibly good for you. High in protein and fiber and more than ten micro nutrients, including a hefty amount of the mineral copper, keeping our hair and skin nice and healthy, this is a great, nutritious snack. Serve it with crunchy veg for dipping, bread sticks or lovely warm flatbread.

Ingredients:

• 1 x 400 g tin of chickpeas
• 1 small clove of garlic
• 1 tablespoon tahini
• 1 lemon
• extra virgin olive oil

Method:

• Drain and tip the chickpeas into a food processor.
• Peel and add the garlic, then add the tahini, a good squeeze of lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of oil.
• Season with a pinch of sea salt, then pop the lid on and blitz.
• Use a spatula to scrape the hummus the sides of bowl, then blitz again until smooth.
• Have a taste and add more lemon juice or a splash of water to loosen, if needed, then transfer to a serving bowl.
• Serve with sliced crunchy veg, such as carrots, cucumbers, radishes or peppers, and some warm flatbread.