Name: Extra-special hummus
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 400g can chickpeas -; 1 small garlic clove, crushed -; 2 tbsp tahini -; 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus a drizzle to serve -; 1 lemon, juiced -; 25g pistachios, chopped -; 25g pomegranate seeds -; 1 tsp black or white sesame seeds -; pinch of chilli flakes or Aleppo pepper -; handful of herbs, mint, parsley or dill work well -

Ingredients for - Extra-special hummus

1. 400g can chickpeas

2. 1 small garlic clove, crushed

3. 2 tbsp tahini

4. 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus a drizzle to serve

5. 1 lemon, juiced

6. 25g pistachios, chopped

7. 25g pomegranate seeds

8. 1 tsp black or white sesame seeds

9. pinch of chilli flakes or Aleppo pepper

10. handful of herbs, mint, parsley or dill work well

How to cook deliciously - Extra-special hummus

1 . Stage

Drain the chickpeas over a bowl to catch the liquid. Tip the chickpeas into a blender or food processor and blitz with the garlic, tahini, olive oil, lemon and a generous pinch of sea salt. With the motor running, trickle in half the chickpea water to create a smooth, creamy mixture. Season again with a little more lemon juice or salt, if you like. Will keep chilled for up to to two days.

2 . Stage

Spoon and swirl the hummus into a shallow bowl. Scatter with the chopped pistachios, pomegranate and sesame seeds, chilli flakes and herbs. Drizzle with a little olive oil. Serve with flatbreads and crudités.