Creamy Hummus
◷ 57 mineasy
Simmer tinned chickpeas until very soft, then blend with tahini, lemon, garlic and cold water for smooth, spoonable hummus. Finish with olive oil and whole chickpeas.
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Fork-Mashed Guacamole
◷ 10 mineasy
Ripe avocado, lime, white onion, jalapeño and fresh coriander make a creamy, chunky Mexican guacamole. Mash by hand to keep small avocado pieces and adjust the chilli to taste.
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Creamy Hummus
Preparation takes 22 minutes. Cooking takes 33 minutes. Allow 57 minutes in total. Makes 6 servings. Key ingredients: tinned chickpeas, from approximately 2 × 400 g tins, water for simmering, light tahini made from hulled sesame seeds, freshly squeezed lemon juice, garlic. Equipment: 2-litre saucepan, Sieve, Digital scales, Measuring jug, Citrus squeezer, Fine grater, Food processor with approximately 1.5-litre bowl capacity, Spatula, Large plate, Fork, Shallow serving bowl.
Kitchen tip: The schedule starts with tinned chickpeas and ends with immediate serving. Home-cooked chickpeas require separate advance preparation and safe handling as described in Ingredient notes.
Fork-Mashed Guacamole
Preparation takes 10 minutes. Allow 10 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: ripe avocados, usually 2 medium-large (approximately 450–550 g whole), fresh lime juice, divided: 15 ml initially and up to 5 ml to finish, white onion, fresh jalapeño, divided: 5 g initially and up to 5 g to finish, fresh coriander leaves and tender stems. Equipment: 750 ml–1 litre mixing bowl, Fork, Chopping board, Sharp knife, Spoon, Kitchen scales, Measuring spoons, Serving bowl.
Kitchen tip: Prepare the aromatics before cutting the avocados to limit browning.