Plain hummus
INGREDIENTS - makes about 2 cups; a serving size is approx. 2 tbp
1 can chickpeas, thoroughly washed and rinsed. This removes the excess fodmaps that have leached into the canned water. Up to 42g or 1/4 cup is low fodmap
2 tbpn tahini (30g or 2 tbpn is low fodmap)
3 tbpn garlic-infused olive oil. You can make your own or use a commercial brand.
2 tbsp lemon juice (up to ½ cup or 125g is low fodmap)
1 tspn cumin
Generous seasoning of salt and cracked black pepper
Pinch of paprika
METHOD:
Add all ingredients to a food processor and process on high until smooth.
Season to taste.
Serve and Enjoy!
Should you remove the skins from the chickpeas? Yes. There are two main methods. First you could place rinsed chickpeas on a tea towel and roll the chickpeas around until the friction makes the sins loose. Or you could place the chickpeas in a large bowl of water and agitate the peas with your hands. I prefer the second method because when you tip the water out, many of the skins pour out first. But with either method, you’ll be picking out skins manually.