Hummus without tahini

• can chickpeas↗400g 400g

  drained (liquid reserved)

• small garlic clove↗½ ½

  crushed, or ½ tsp garlic purée

• lemon juice↗1 tsp 1 tsp
• olive oil↗2 tbsp 2 tbsp

  plus a drizzle

• pittas or vegetable crudités↗

  to serve

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Tip the chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil into a small blender or food processor. Season and add 1 tbsp of the reserved liquid from the can of chickpeas.

2. 2

   Blitz together until smooth, adding more of the reserved chickpea liquid to make a smoother hummus, if you like. Tip the hummus into a bowl, drizzle with more olive oil and chill until ready to serve. Serve with pittas or vegetable crudités.