Some evenings, the craving for a quick snack can hit hard, but you want something more satisfying than a handful of biscuits or a packet of chips. You need something that comes together with minimal effort, takes very little time and still leaves you feeling full and satisfied. And it doesn’t have to be limited to evening snacking either – the same fuss-free idea can double up as a quick breakfast for those rushed mornings when you’re running late.
Saloni Kukreja, chef, entrepreneur and food content creator, has shared her recipe for pesto hummus open toast, made with homemade ingredients and packed with flavour – the perfect option for when you’re craving a satisfying snack. Check out the full recipe below! In an Instagram video shared on August 24, the food blogger describes the dish as, “A quick, clean recipe made with homemade basil hummus, crisp cucumber, and toppings that bring flavour and texture in every bite. 2 to 3 tbsp reserved chickpea cooking water
Soak the chickpeas overnight, then drain and pressure cook them until very soft and tender. Reserve two to three tablespoons of the cooking water before draining the chickpeas. To make the hummus, add the boiled chickpeas , tahini, lime juice, garlic, salt, pepper and reserved chickpea cooking water to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy, adding a little more cooking water if needed to loosen the consistency.
