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

Chickpea crush: hummus is extremely versatile
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
Classic hummus recipe

Beetroot hummus recipe

Beetroot hummus recipe
Beetroot hummus recipe

Deliciously Ella spiced turmeric hummus recipe

Deliciously Ella spiced turmeric hummus recipe
Deliciously Ella spiced turmeric hummus recipe

 

Rhubarb hummus recipe

Rhubarb hummus recipe
Rhubarb hummus recipe

Carrot and hummus dip recipe

Carrot and hummus dip
Carrot and hummus dip

Pea hummus recipe

Pea hummus
Pea hummus

 

Hummus-themed dinner recipes

Flatbread with hummus and carrot, date and sesame salad

Hummus-themed dinner recipes Flatbread with hummus and carrot, date and sesame salad
Hummus-themed dinner recipes Flatbread with hummus and carrot, date and sesame salad

Baked salmon with hummus and herbs

Baked salmon with hummus and herbs
Baked salmon with hummus and herbs

Hummus sandwich with cumin-scented carrot and beetroot salad and spinach

Hummus sandwich with cumin-scented carrot and beetroot salad and spinach
Hummus sandwich with cumin-scented carrot and beetroot salad and spinach

  Roast tomatoes, hummus and spinach on toast

  Roast tomatoes, hummus and spinach on toast
Roast tomatoes, hummus and spinach on toast

 Onion hummus with sizzling peppers and lamb

 Onion hummus with sizzling peppers and lamb
Onion hummus with sizzling peppers and lamb

Diana Henry’s barbecued poussins with za’atar and pumpkin hummus

Diana Henry’s barbecued poussins with za’atar and pumpkin hummus - Credit: Laura Edwards
Credit: Laura Edwards

 

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