Hummus is the Arabic word for chickpea. (In Spanish, it’s garbanzo.) But it’s not just a bean! It’s a dish, and practically an entire culture. As a dish, it’s a chickpea and tahini concoction mixed with olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic (and often cumin and paprika and other seasonings). As a culture, it’s claimed all over the Mediterranean and Middle East, but it truly belongs to
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Hummus originated from Middle Eastern countries and literally means “chickpeas” in Arabic. In the Middle East, hummus is commonly served as an a appetizer with pita bread or vegetables, as a condiment or as a spread on sandwiches. Hummus has become incredibly popular in the United States. In 2018, we spent nearly $800 million on the stuff! Hummus is full of fiber and …
Cooking Recipes Ingredients Ingredients 14 oz chickpeas, 1 can 2 cloves garlic ¼ cup tahini sauce 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon cumin ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons water fresh parsley, chopped, to serve More like this Avocado Hummus Hummus Dip
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Hemp Seed Hummus - vegan, low carb, with healthy fats; great as a dip, a sandwich spread or a filling for pita bread or tortillas. Grind hemp seeds in coffee grinder (or spice grinder or pestle and mortar). Put them into food processor with lemon juice, chickpeas, water, garlic, olive oil and salt. Blend for about 1 minute or until smooth.
Here are the foods from our food nutrition database that were used for the nutrition calculations of this recipe. Calories per serving of Chick Pea Hummus 68 calories of Chick Peas, (0.25 cup) 16 calories of Olive Oil, (0.13 tbsp) 2 calories of Garlic, (0.38 cloves)
Hummus is an excellent source of dietary fiber, improving digestive health. It also includes traditional fiber, which can aid in regularity. With a low glycemic index, it’s perfect for diabetics and those watching their carb intake. It might even help fight heart disease! Hummus is made with chickpeas and olive oil… both of which are touted
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Drop the chickpeas into the blender, and add in the sesame seeds, the almond milk, the garlic, and the juice of half the lemon. Add the salt and pepper as desired, and don't forget a pinch of paprika for added heat. Blend until smooth. Add water to make the hummus more liquid and smooth, or lemon juice for a bit more tang.
In order to reduce the carbohydrates that are naturally present in the classic version of hummus, I of course had to swap chickpeas for a less carb-heavy alternative: the mighty cauliflower. Cauliflower is an amazing veggie, as it packs a ton of nutrients to a surprisingly low carb-count. The second swap is tahini to almond butter.
Just because chickpea hummus isn't great for keto doesn't mean it's not a healthy snack option. Again, there's a reason it's such a popular healthy snack! Hummus is quite low in cholesterol, and it also has a good amount of fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, iron, calcium, and manganese (2).
I already mentioned that dry chickpeas are the best if you really want to learn how to make hummus from scratch. After soaking overnight, you can give the chickpeas a simmer in water for about 2 hours until well-cooked through and tender. Big tip! Overcooking the chickpeas just a bit gives you creamier hummus!