Hummus

Serves 4-6

• 1 can of chick peas (410g)
• Sliver of garlic
• Squeeze of lemon juice
• Ground black pepper
• 50ml (2 fl oz) olive oil
• 2 teaspoon tahini (sesame seed paste), optional

Drain the chick peas discarding the liquid and crush the garlic.

Blend them in a food processor, when smooth add the lemon juice, tahini if using, black pepper and olive oil.

Taste for seasoning adding a little salt and/or more lemon juice.