Who isn’t always on the search for a great snack food? Something versatile that can be used for both meals and special occasions? One of my favorite solutions for this problem is hummus!
Hummus isn’t just a great snack food it also works well as a spread in addition to being perfect for lunch boxes, parties, or special occasions such as birthday parties, baby showers, holidays, and so much more.
Nutritionally, hummus is a great source of protein and fiber and as my recipe incorporates extra virgin olive oil it is also a good source of heart healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. And why would this be important? Because these nutrients promote satiety and stave off hunger. Powerful antioxidants are provided by the fresh garlic, lemon, and peppers as well as cumin. Hummus is a nutrient powerhouse and these nutritive values are boosted when fresh ingredients are used.
Enjoy your hummus with pita chips, veggies such as carrots, celery, or cucumbers, and hummus is much more nutritious as a spread on your sandwich or wrap than mayonnaise.
Enjoy !!
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Quick And Easy Chickpea Hummus
Ingredients
- 1-19oz can Chickpeas, rinsed & drained (or 2 cups cooked chickpeas)
- 1/3 cup Tahini paste
- 1 Garlic Glove, minced
- 1/4 cup Lemon Juice
- 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp Cumin, ground
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup water
Instructions
- Place chickpeas in a blender or food processor with tahini, garlic, lemon juice, oil, cumin and salt.
- Puree, adding just enough water to make the mixture creamy and smooth. Use more than 1/3 cup water if needed.
- Serve in a bowl with pita cut into wedges.
- Store in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
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