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

Cook Time 0

Total Time 15

Course Dips & Spreads

Cuisine English, Middle Eastern

Servings 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/