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- 1 tin of chickpeas
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional additions: roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, cayenne pepper, or fresh herbs
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine your chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, garlic, ground cumin, and lemon juice. Blend the ingredients until smooth, scraping down the sides of the processor as needed.
- Add salt and pepper to taste, adjusting the seasoning according to your preference. For a traditional hummus base, you can stop here. If you want to add extra flavors, continue with the next step.
- Incorporate optional ingredients such as roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, a pinch of cayenne pepper, or fresh herbs. Blend until the desired texture is achieved. Taste the hummus and adjust the seasoning or add more olive oil for a creamier consistency.
- Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl, and drizzle a bit of olive oil over the hummus and garnish with additional toppings if desired. Serve your custom hummus with pita bread, vegetable sticks, or as a delightful spread on sandwiches.
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]]>Pepper Crackers
These thin crackers seasoned with sea salt and large peppercorns are a great accompaniment to all kinds of hummus. In addition to original chickpea hummus, they go particularly well with red pepper hummus and caramelized onion hummus.
Carrots and Cucumber
Perhaps the healthiest option is to dunk sticks of carrot and cucumber into the hummus jar. These are cheap, quick, and easy to prepare. They also give a satisfying crunch to each mouthful.
Focaccia
Focaccia is one of the tastiest accompaniments to hummus. It really helps to bring out the flavor of the hummus alongside its own party of flavor. Rosemary and caramelized onion focaccia are particularly good.
Fresh Bread
One of the simplest but most rewarding accompaniments to hummus is freshly baked bread. Preferably still warm and with a hard crunch to the crust, each mouthful leaves you wanted more.
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]]>Apple Slices
Apples and hummus is a surprising but wonderfully sweet and salty combination that every foodie will love. There are other tasty fruits you can enjoy with hummus such as dates or dried apricots.
Bell Peppers
Slice your bell peppers into strips and dip them into hummus to enjoy this healthy and refreshing snack.
Celery or Carrots
Looking for a healthy snack that is low in calories but still delicious? Try dipping celery or carrot sticks in hummus, because these are some of the most nutritious foods you can eat with this dip.
Pita Bread
Bread may not be as healthy as veggies or fruits, but eating crispy and cozy pita bread with hummus is probably one of the most delicious ways to enjoy this Middle Eastern dip.
Pretzels or Tortilla Chips
Pretzels and tortilla chips are popular movie night snacks that everyone loves, but you can easily make them a bit healthier by serving them with hummus.
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]]>Portion Control
Eating in moderation is extremely important, even with foods that are generally considered healthy. When it comes to hummus, mindless dipping can be avoided if you serve smaller portions and stick to veggies that bring out the best in it, such as cucumber and carrots.
Check the Label
If you’re buying commercially produced hummus, make sure to check the label before putting it in your shopping bag. Some of them may contain artificial flavorings and too much sodium, so it’s always a good idea to check if that’s the case with hummus you want to buy.
Homemade Hummus
If you have a little bit extra time on your hands, ditch store-bought hummus and try to make the homemade variety instead. It’s super-easy if you have a blender, and it’s up to you to use the healthiest ingredients on the market and ditch the ones that don’t suit your taste.
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]]>What You Need
The main piece of equipment that you need to make hummus is a blender. Besides that, it’s all about what you put in it. You’ll need about two cups of chickpeas (cooked), two tablespoons of olive oil, two tablespoons of tahini, freshly squeezed lemon juice, one clove of garlic, a teaspoon of salt, and half a teaspoon of ground black pepper.
Mix Ingredients in the Blender
Once you have all of this, all you need to do is place all of these ingredients into the blender. Blend the mixture until it is a smooth paste. This should take at least five minutes—the smoother your hummus, the better.
Additional Seasoning?
When the contents of the blender is thick and smooth, taste the hummus to check whether it needs any more seasoning. Add salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
Serve
Serve the hummus in any way you please. Good combinations include serving with pita bread, olives, olive oil, or salads.
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]]>International No Diet Day: May 6th
Diets can be a great ally in our fight to lose weight and become healthier, but when you’re in the middle of one, sometimes it’s best to take a short break. International Diet Day is on the sixth of the month and a fantastic excuse for a “cheat day”.
International Hummus Day: May 13th
This chickpea-based spread and dip, which has surged in popularity over the last couple of decades, will have its day in the spotlight on May 13th. Head to your favorite Middle Eastern restaurant and order a batch, or try making some yourself!
Asparagus Day: May 24th
One of our favorite vegetables to experiment with in the kitchen is asparagus, and Asparagus Day on May 24th is a great chance for you to make a meal including this veggie. We personally like grilled asparagus, but you could also include it in a risotto or oven-roasted!
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]]>Traditional Hummus
Even if you’re not in the mood for experimenting, you can still easily stick to a traditional hummus that’s made with chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, and lemon juice. To cut calories, just omit some olive oil and use low-fat yogurt instead.
(@cookwithmenickiv)Guacamole Hummus
A refreshing and tasty combination of two popular dips, this guacamole hummus is the perfect low-calorie snack you can enjoy anytime without feeling guilty. It’s also the perfect recipe to use up those ripe avocados in the kitchen, and you can store it in the fridge for a few days.
Carrot Hummus
This is an unexpected but super healthy hummus recipe that can be enjoyed as a tasty dip or even a spread for sandwiches. Carrot hummus is the perfect excuse and a great way to include more carrots into your diet, because it’s extremely delicious.
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]]>Sweet Paprika
Paprika is a nice addition to hummus, as it gives it a slightly sweet, tangy, and smoky flavor. This works especially great when dipping pita bread or cucumbers into the hummus, making the combination’s flavor a bit more exciting.
. Gibt es etwas besseres als Hummus? Wohl kaum! Ich liebe es in jeder Variation! Deshalb hier mal eine Variante mit gegrillter Paprika. Nicht nur lecker, sondern auch ein Hingucker bei jedem Buffet oder als Dip zum Snacken.
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While some base recipes for hummus include a little bit of garlic, we like to add a heavy dose sometimes to make a strong and powerful hummus that works great in small doses on pita bread and tomatoes. It’s surprisingly good and a little bit goes a long way.
Cumin
Cumin is an underrated spice that is used in Middle Eastern cooking and adding a little bit to your hummus recipe will result in a product with a nice, bitter spice taste that will complement its flavor but not overwhelm it.
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Does anyone have any bean recipes to share? #wastenot #uselessplastic #driedbeans #beanrecipes
When it comes to deciding between canned and dried beans, there are benefits to both; canned beans are already cooked and can be eaten straight away, while dried beans take a lot of time and preparation to make. However, some recipes turn out better with one rather than the other, so use this guide to determine which you need next time you go to the grocery store.
Hummus
↠ this kalamata olive hummus is delicious on its own with just crackers or veggies, but it’d also make the perfect base for a mediterranean-style pizza. thinking warm pita, roasted eggplant, feta cheese + lots of cracked red pepper flakes. If you’re making hummus, go for canned. Since you need the chickpeas super soft, it’s often easier to just take them from the can. If you don’t cook your chickpeas enough, you’ll end up with a chalky hummus.
Stews
#monday #pausapranzo #accussì #pastaefagioli #machebontà #cucina #veneta #gusto #cucinatipica #igers #igersveneto #food #foodporn #followme #follow4follow #like4like #l4l #tbtMost Italian stews like pasta e fagoli, or beans and pasta, use dried beans. Anytime you are making something that you want to cook for a while, using dried beans will make sure the flavor is absorbed but that the beans don’t turn out too mushy.
Falafel
. . . #falafel #healthyeating #glutenfreelife #glutenfreediet #fdbloggers #lifeandthyme #onthetable #gfree #foodblog #eeeeeats #feedfeed #glutenfreefood #freefrom #foodblogger #glutenfreeeating #glutenfreeuk #glutenfreelondon #camdenmarket #londonMaking falafel at home is a great skill to have, and for most recipes, you really need to use dried. The reason is because falafel needs to hold its shape when fried, and using canned chickpeas will make the mixture too soft and your falafel simply won’t hold up.
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but it was such a killer combo! hope everyone’s having a great Friday, we’ve almost made it! what are your weekend plans?? // #matchaandmargs #spreadgoodthings #hopehummus
Sandwiches should always have a spread as it is essential to maintain a level of moisture they desperately need. However, using fatty and calorie-heavy like ingredients mayonnaise or butter sandwiches can easily turn into an unhealthy meal. In order to avoid that, use one of these alternatives so you can enjoy lunchtime without paying for it later.
Avocado
. . . . . #salmon #delicious #hell #day #saver #foodporn #foodie #enjoy #gym #gorilla #gains #foodblogger #instadaily #picoftheday #fish #love #fitness #fit #eat #friends #switzerland #fresh #quality #avocado #summer #corner @andreldelucaEveryone knows avocado is great in guacamole, but it can be just as great as a spread. Spread it as thick or thin as you want, add lime juice and you have a creamy component with all the right kinds of fat.
Pesto
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Pesto is a great alternative because it provides an herbaceous flavorful element to any sandwich. Pesto is a great way to make a plain sandwich more exciting, and the herbs and garlic in it give it a health boost as well.
Tahini
Tahini is a ground sesame paste originating from the middle east. This nutty spread is great for Asian inspired sandwiches but can be flavored to fit any type of cuisine. A simple way to tone down the nuttiness is to add just a bit of water and lemon juice.
Hummus
followed by an @alpro chocolate & hazelnut dessert 
post half hour run in the gym & walk to cool down 
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Hummus is one of the easiest ways to not only add flavor to a sandwich but also protein. A tangy blend of chickpeas, lemon juice, garlic, tahini and olive oil, it is rich in protein, fiber and healthy fats.
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