I have been playing around with different hummus recipes for a while…. and the most recent batch is definitely a winner so I thought I would share it!! It is super easy to make and so tasty. My favourite afternoon snack is hummus and carrots and celery or hummus and rice crackers! But it goes great with pretty much anything and is perfect to bring to parties. Everyone loves hummus! And on top of that it is a very healthy snack.
Vitamins:
- Hummus is pack with vitamins, it contains: folate, vitamin A, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin and B-6.
Minerals:
- Eating hummus with boost your mineral intake as it is full of; magnesium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, zinc, calcium.
Fibre:
- Hummus is made of chickpeas, which are a fibre filled bean. This helps keep your heart healthy by helping your body maintain low cholesterol levels. This also helps with transit time and prevents constipation.
Healthy fats:
- This recipe also calls for olive oil, which is a healthy monounsaturated fat. Just because it is a “fat” doesn’t mean it is bad! It is great for helping control blood sugar levels and lowering cholesterol.
Ingredients:
2 (19-ounce cans) of organic chickpeas (I use Eden Organic)- ¼ cup of sunflower seeds (can also use raw sesame seeds)
- 3 table spoons of extra virgin olive oil
- Juice from 1 lemon
- 3 cloves of peeled garlic
- Season to taste with sea salt
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
Directions:
- Combine all the ingredients in food processor or blender
- Turn machine on high for approximately 1 minute- or until desired consistency
This recipe yields approximately 5 cups of hummus. It will last 10-12 days in refrigerator. Feel free to play around with the recipe to your liking!
Enjoy!
~Jamie