Kids and adults both love dips and this adds a bonus vegetable boost! Great for lunchboxes, too. Makes 1 ¾ cups.

Green goddess humus

INGREDIENTS:     

• 400g/14oz can chickpeas/garbanzo beans
• 3 handfulls baby spinach
• a handful of parsley leaves
• 1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped
• ¼ extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp water
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• salt and pepper to taste. 

METHOD:

1. Drain the beans. Rinse and drain again well.
2. Transfer to a food processor or blender with all other ingredients and whizz until smooth.
3. Chill up to 24 hours until needed. 

Hints and Tips:

• Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and serve with a range of fresh vegetables, grissini, pita bread, etc.