Chickpea and Green Lentil Hummus

Elevate your hummus game with this Chickpea and Green Lentil Hummus! By combining two types of pulses, this recipe offers a unique twist on the classic dip, adding depth of flavour and extra nutrition. Perfect as a spread, dip, or accompaniment to your favourite dishes, this hummus is a delicious and wholesome upgrade to the traditional version. 

Number of plants: 5 plants (including tahini and spices) 

Servings: Makes a shed load!

Ingredients

• 1 can of chickpeas
• 1 can of green lentils
• 2 cloves of small garlic
• Sprinkling cumin or other spice as preferred (paprika and harissa are both delicious!)
• Seasoning, to taste

Instructions

1. Drain the pulse and keep a little chickpea water aside in case needed. 

2. Chuck everything into a blender and blend to your preferred consistency. 

3. Add the chickpea water, a little at a time, if needed. 

4. You can use pretty much any pulses for dips like this hummus. See my White Bean Recipe [insert link] for an alternative.