Add liquid gradually
Aquafaba loosens the hummus quickly, so add one spoonful at a time.
A colourful chickpea and beetroot hummus served with crisp cucumber, pepper, carrot and celery sticks.

Step by step
Blend the chickpeas, beetroot, garlic, tahini, olive oil and lemon juice until smooth.
Add aquafaba a little at a time until the hummus reaches your preferred consistency.
Season with salt and paprika and serve with the vegetable sticks.
Useful, not complicated
Small changes that make this recipe easier to fit into real life.
Aquafaba loosens the hummus quickly, so add one spoonful at a time.
Store the hummus covered in the fridge to keep its bright beetroot colour.
Dry cut vegetables before storing so they remain crisp.
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