Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
The classic chickpea dip, originally a staple peasantfood in the Middle East, is universally loved around theworld. Currently enjoying a resurgence as a fashionablesuperfood this spoonable blend not only tastes good butis healthy too - it contains smart carbs that are slow todigest, so leaving you feeling fuller for longer, as well asbeing low in fat and a good source of protein and fibre.Incredibly easy to make at home, the results are so muchbetter than shop-bought. Sara Lewis has researched, tested and tasted traditional hummus recipes from lemonand olive oil to Turkish hot buttered and also created newblends such as red beet, and kale and lemon.- How to make classic hummus, with over 45 recipes forall the traditional chickpea dips as well as variations madewith white beans, black beans, mung beans and peas.- Techniques, tips and practical guidance, from soakingand cooking the pulses to blending and garnishing.- Tempting ideas for incorporating all kinds of otherdelicious ingredients into your hummus.- Using hummus in healthy meals and snacks.- Recipes for making your own tahini, harissa, za'atar, chermoula and tarator, and for flatbreads, crisp-thinlavash, and yeast-free and gluten-free breads.