Hummus with Aubergine Crisps

Creamy homemade hummus served with golden, deep-fried aubergine slices and a touch of cayenne pepper.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 765.4 kcals 765.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 31.5 grams 31.5 grams
Fat 68.2 grams 68.2 grams
Protein 12.8 grams 12.8 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
1 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Fruits
0.5
piece
Lemon
juice only
LegumesPulses
200
g
Chickpeas
canned, rinsed and drained
Liquids
1
tbsp
Water
approximately, to adjust texture
NutsSeeds
1
clove
Garlic
crushed
1
tbsp
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground
1
pinch
Cayenne Pepper
to garnish
1
pinch
Sea Salt
for seasoning crisps
OilsFats
3
tbsp
Olive Oil
for hummus
1
tsp
Olive Oil
to serve
150
ml
Vegetable Oil
for frying
150
ml
Olive Oil
for frying
Vegetables
0.5
piece
Aubergine
very thinly sliced

Steps

  • Crush the garlic and sesame seeds together in a mortar to form a paste.
  • Pulse the paste, chickpeas, olive oil, lemon juice, and seasoning in a food processor with enough water for smoothness.
  • Transfer to a bowl and garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of cayenne pepper.
  • Heat the vegetable and olive oils in a saucepan until a bread cube sizzles.
  • Fry the aubergine slices for eight minutes until golden and drain on kitchen paper.
  • Season the crisps with sea salt and serve alongside the hummus.