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Prep time: 15m Cook time: None!
Entertaining
No-cook
Snack
Vegetarian

Hummus with capsicum and pepitas

Dairy free
Gluten-free
Nut-free
Vegetarian
Hummus with paprika and olive oil, topped with pumpkin seeds; pita wedges and carrot-cucumber sticks.

Method

  1. Add tahini and lemon juice to food processor, blend for 1 minute or until mixture becomes thicker.
  2. Add capsicum, chickpeas, garlic, olive oil, cumin and salt to taste. Blend until a smooth paste forms.
  3. Slowly add water and blend to create a creamy whipped texture.
  4. Place in a serving dish, sprinkle with pepitas and paprika.
  5. Serve with carrot and celery sticks.

Nutrition tip

This recipe is a good source of fibre and will increase your daily vegetable intake. Eating a diet high in fibre can help reduce your risk of bowel cancer.