In short

  • 1 can (400g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 200g cooked and roughly chopped beetroot
  • In a food processor or blender, combine the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and zest, garlic, olive oil, cumin, salt, and paprika.

Houmous

Serves
6 portions
Helps with
insomnialow mood

Ingredients

  • 1 can (400g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 3 tbsp tahini
  • 1 lemon, juiced and zested
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • Water, as needed

Optional:

  • 200g cooked and roughly chopped beetroot

Method

  1. In a food processor or blender, combine the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and zest, garlic, olive oil, cumin, salt, and paprika. Process until smooth. If you are adding beetroot, add it to the processor or blender with the other ingredients
  2. If the hummus is too thick, add water a tablespoon at a time until it reaches the desired consistency.
  3. Taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary.
  4. Transfer the hummus to a bowl and drizzle with a little more olive oil and a sprinkle of paprika, if desired.
  5. Serve with wholemeal pita bread, oat cakes or your favourite veggies for dipping.

Sources

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  1. Creamy hummus dip with pitta bread and vegetable sticks

    NHS Healthier Families · HTML · NHS recipe guidance · Link destination checked 5 September 2026

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Karim is a registered pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and was a founding member of Simple Online Healthcare in 2015. With a Master of Pharmacy degree from Strathclyde University, Karim brings a strong foundation in pharmaceutical care and a passion for leveraging digital solutions to improve patient access to healthcare.

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