Healthy Hummus Recipe

Healthy Hummus Recipe

I love hummus.. do you? Hummus not only tastes great, but it's packed with protein, healthy fats and soluble fibre - making it a super-food in my opinion! Making your own hummus is a great way of not only saving money but cutting calories and fat too. It's really simple to do too!

Check-out my YouTube video below on how you can make your very own (with personal flavourings) - the perfect starter or dip for nibbles!

 

 

 

Home Made Hummus

 Makes: 7 Servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cooking Time: 0 minutes

 

Ingredients: 1 tin of chick peas (240g drained)

1 heaped tbsp (20g) of tahini - creamed sesame seeds

½ cup (100g) fat-free natural yoghurt (more for creaminess)

1 tbsp of lemon juice

1-2 crushed garlic cloves

1 tsp salt
Chickpea water - Watch the video for when to add this!

Optional extras: 1 tsp of cumin, olive oil and/or paprika or a handful of sunflower seeds or a chopped red pepper

 

How to make... Simply put all of the above ingredients into a food processor and blend until smooth.. simple!

 

 

Nutrition Per 50g Serving (made without oil): 60 kcal, 3.5g Protein, 6g Carbs, 2.5g Fat

Nutritional Benefits: Source of soluble fibre, unsaturated fats & vegetarian protein

Lower in calories and fat than shop bought...

(full-fat per 50g: 160kcal, 13g fat; reduced fat per 50g: 130kcal, 9g fat)

 Serving Suggestion: As a dip with crudites such as carrot sticks or in a wholemeal wrap with roasted veg for lunch.

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