Marina Kotova - Health & Wellness Coach, Nutritionist Serving DMV: District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, & Surrounding Areas
Time
Time : 10 min
Description
Hummus is a great dip to prepare in bulk and have throughout the week. It is a great source of plant-based protein and contains key vitamins like calcium, iron, folate, zinc, and B vitamins. It also contains heart healthy fats and gut healthy fiber making it a wonderful companion to fresh vegetables.
Directions
Step 1
Place the chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, roasted red peppers, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Process until the mixture is coarsely pureed. Season to taste and transfer to a serving bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with toasted pine nuts, and serve cold or at room temperature with crackers, tortilla chips and vegetables.
Ingredients
One 28 oz. can chickpeas, drained (3 cups)
1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)
1/4 cup sesame tahini
3 chopped garlic
2 roasted red bell peppers
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3-4 Good quality olive oil
2 T toasted pine nuts, toasted gluten free crackers (even better - grain free tortilla chips) and fresh vegetables, for serving