What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Eat More: Hummus Amongus! If I told you this was a healthy alternative to chip dip, would you believe me? It’s true. The difference is hummus is made from chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans. They are rich in protein and provide daily fiber. Their smooth texture feels buttery in the mouth leaving a slightly nut-like aftertaste. By adding lemon and spices, it’s the perfect partner for pita chips and fresh vegetables. Go ahead, indulge!
HUMMUS AMONGUS
Ingredients:
1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans, drained
1/2 cup tahini paste
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon pimento, diced
1 teaspoon lemon olive oil
Instructions:
Using a food processor, pulse garbanzo beans until smooth. Add tahini paste, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin powder, and salt. Process until mixed. Transfer hummus to a shallow bowl. Drizzle with lemon olive oil. Garnish with diced pimento. Serve with fresh cruditΓ©s.
The recipe is lovely! I am an all time lover of hummus. Love having it at Arab Street while enjoying some beautiful belly dancing! π
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Now THAT sounds a-mazing! π
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I’ve actually been looking for a hummus recipe! I’m going to have to try this – maybe this weekend after I can get to the grocery store.
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You will have so many fresh veggies to choose from. And they all taste good covered in hummus, in my opinion. Live well. π
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I might have to try mixing some kale into it!
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Great idea! Kale is our friend! π
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Delicious sounding!!!
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Thank you, Sue. I’m trying to choose healthy snacks. Still have a sweet tooth, though. π
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Glad to hear as I love sweet things too.
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Ooh I do like hummus too! I keep forgetting to pick up some tahini though and have been making it without it.
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I was on a quest to buy some, but ending up having to make my own because I couldn’t it. π
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I love hummus. This sounds and looks amazing. β€
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Thanks, Anna. When you crave it, you gotta have it! π
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My pleasure. I know what you mean. π
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Am a fan of hummus. I can gulp it down as it is. I always search for hummus recipe, somehow I haven’t tried anything yet. Will bookmark this recipe and try it out. Looks yumm.
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I appreciate that and hope to hear how much you like it. Blessings! π
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My husband and I think hummus should be its own food group to be eaten every day. I have a recipe similar to yours, Gail, but without the tahini and pimento. I’m going to try it with those ingredients the next time I make it.
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I’m curious to hear your recipe, Janet. Please share. π
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Your posts making me hungry:)
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Thank you for such high praise. I strive to share my blog as though others are experiencing the food first hand. Blessings! π
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