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Hit by the hummus crisis? Here's how to make it at home

Hummus
Chickpea crush: hummus is extremely versatile

Some of Britain's supermarkets have recalled hummus from their stores following 'production issues'. Today Sainsburys, M&S and Tesco stores have empty shelves following complaints of a 'fizzy' 'plastic' and 'metallic' taste from consumers. 

The ubiquitous dip's absence from the supermarket shelf has caused crisis among consumers, who are despairing at its absence. 

Britain is now considered the hummus capital of Europe and we spread, dip and dollop our way through 12,000 tonnes (ie. £60 million worth) of it a year. 

If the thought of a day without the creamy, garlicky dip is too much to handle, fear not. The secret to hummus' success is its simplicity: it's a cinch to make yourself, and extremely cost effective. Here are our top recipes to help you through the turmoil. 

The best hummus recipes

Classic hummus recipe

Classic hummus recipe
Beetroot hummus recipe
Deliciously Ella spiced turmeric hummus recipe
Rhubarb hummus recipe
Carrot and hummus dip
Pea hummus
Hummus-themed dinner recipes

Flatbread with hummus and carrot, date and sesame salad
Baked salmon with hummus and herbs
Hummus sandwich with cumin-scented carrot and beetroot salad and spinach
  Roast tomatoes, hummus and spinach on toast
 Onion hummus with sizzling peppers and lamb
Diana Henry’s barbecued poussins with za’atar and pumpkin hummus
Credit: Laura Edwards

 

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