Pom Pom Guacamole

SERVES 4-6 THE HUMMUS

This recipe gives you a simple avocado hummus that can be dressed up with all sorts of exciting flavors - don’t be shy about experimenting! It’s also great decorated with toppings, as pictured.

INGREDIENTS

2 avocados, pit and skin removed 2 tbsp. tahini 1 400g can of chickpeas, ±240g drained Juice from 1 lemon 100ml ice-cold water Sea salt and pepper

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Food processor or blender

METHOD

1 Put the avocado, chickpeas and tahini in the blender or food processor and blend it together, slowly pouring in the ice water into it in a steady trickle, until it’s completely smooth. Stop and scrape down the sides of the food processor if necessary. Season to taste. Toppings (optional): chilli flakes, paprika, cumin, chilli powder, extra-virgin olive oil, chia seeds, hemp seeds, baby basil leaves, lemon zest, dried rose petals To serve: pita bread, fresh naan (see p.41) or crudités

2 Serve the avocado hummus in a nice bowl. Use the back of a spoon to make some swirls in the hummus and decorate it with the toppings you decide to use. Serve with warm pitta, naan or crudités.