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Hummus

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The smoothest, lemoniest, garlicky chickpea dip you'll ever make. Better than supermarket. The trick is plenty of tahini and a long blend.

Prep 10 mins
Cook 0 mins
Servings 6
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £0.74

Approx £4.42 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours →

S by Steven Tobin · Published 4 May 2026
Hummus

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    Drain the chickpeas, save the liquid. Pulse with crushed garlic and salt for 30 seconds in a food processor.
  2. 2
    Add the tahini and lemon juice. Blend for 2 minutes until completely smooth.
  3. 3
    With the machine running, drizzle in iced water until silky and pale.
  4. 4
    Add cumin and half the olive oil. Blend another minute. Adjust salt and lemon.
  5. 5
    Pile into a bowl, swirl with a spoon, drown with remaining olive oil. Eat with warm flatbreads.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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