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Watercress Hummus [vegan] by The Flexitarian

Watercress Hummus [vegan]

Watercress gives a lovely peppery taste to this hummus recipe.
4 from 1 vote
DieTARY CHOICEDairy-Free Recipes, Egg-Free Recipes, Gluten-Free Recipes, Iron Rich Recipes, Soya-Free Recipes, Vegan Recipes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dips & Spreads
Cuisine English, Middle Eastern
Servings 8 servings
Calories 105 kcal

Equipment

Blender

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Ingredients
 
 

  • 400 g can chickpeas
  • 1 garlic clove - grated
  • 50 g watercress
  • 2 to 3 lemon juice - to taste
  • 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp tahini
  • pine nuts
  • salt

Instructions
 

  • Drain the chickpeas reserving the liquid on the side.
    400 g can chickpeas
  • In a blender, whizz together the drained chickpeas, garlic, watercress, olive oil, and tahini
    1 garlic clove - grated, 50 g watercress , 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 Tbsp tahini
  • Add up to 50ml [1.75 oz/ US 1/4cup] of the reserved chickpea liquid until you have a smooth paste. Add the lemon juice.
    2 to 3 lemon juice - to taste
  • If needed, add more chickpea liquid / or lemon juice to get the desired texture and taste. Season to taste.
    salt
  • Serve with pine nuts sprinkled on top.
    pine nuts

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 105kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 142mgPotassium: 111mgFiber: 2gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 209IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mg

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Watercress Hummus [vegan]

https://theflexitarian.co.uk/recipe-items/watercress-hummus-vegan/