Hummus is always a winner, and we got local musician J’Something to let us in on his classic chickpea hummus recipe. This one is perfect to enjoy with these cumin flatbreads with garlic and chilli!

SERVES 8 // COOKING TIME 20 min

INGREDIENTS
2 × 400 g tin chickpeas (reserve ¼ cup to garnish)
¼ cup tahini
Handful parsley, chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and roasted
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 tsp ground cumin
Pinch chilli flakes
Salt and pepper
¼ cup olive oil

METHOD
1. Place all of the ingredients (except oil) in a food processor and blend until crumbly.
2. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil, while blending, until the mixture reaches a smooth consistency.
3. For the garnish, fry reserved chickpeas in a little oil. Season with salt, pepper and a sprinkle of cumin.
4. Garnish hummus with toasted chickpeas and an extra drizzle of oil.

Recipe: J’Something
Styling: Amerae Vercueil
Photography: Gareth van Nelson // HMimages.co.za