Immune-boosting homemade hummus recipe

Hummus is one of my favourite foods and it's so quick and versatile - I love experimenting with different flavour variations. The addition of fresh turmeric adds so much delicious flavour, plus turmeric is packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties to help support your immune system. 

Ingredients

1 tin chickpeas (drained and rinsed)⠀⁠⠀⁠

3 heaped tbsp tahini⠀⁠⠀⁠

Juice of 1 whole lemon⠀⁠⠀⁠

4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil⠀⁠⠀⁠

1 tsp sea salt⠀⁠⠀⁠

2 garlic cloves, crushed⠀⁠⠀⁠

2 tbsp fresh turmeric 

¼ tsp paprika⠀⁠⠀

¼ tsp black pepper⁠

Splash of water, to blend⁠

Method

• Add the tahini and lemon juice to a food processor and blend to create a fluffy texture.
• Scrape down the sides and add in the rest of your ingredients except the chickpeas. Blend well.
• Add the chickpeas and blend until completely smooth, scraping down the sides a few times.⁠
• Transfer to a bowl and garnish with a handful of chickpeas, a sprinkle of paprika and a drizzle of olive oil.

Enjoy! 

Eli Brecher is a healthy recipe developer and food stylist, who specialises in dairy-free and gluten-free recipes for over 5 years. As a result of living with Crohn’s all her life, Eli is qualifying to become a Registered Nutritionist. Her mission is to make nutrition less stressful, with her simple and delicious recipes. Here she brings us her favourite homemade hummus recipe with turmeric. You can find Eli’s recipes on her Instagram @elibrechernutrition and her website elibrecher.co.uk.