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A ceramic bowl of hummus topped with fresh chives, served with long orange carrot sticks on a wooden board

Traditional Hummus

Hummus is by far the easiest recipe out there, yet still I see people buying it off the shelves. Next time you are grocery shopping, check out the nasty ingredients at the back of the hummus packet – not good! Now you can make your own with minimal effort and less cost! The main ingredient of hummus is chickpeas – a high fibre, high protein bean with many health benefits. They are especially beneficial for digestive support and colon health due to their large amount of insoluble fibre. I eat hummus with just about anything, but my favourite is to include it into my work snacks. Pair a carbohydrate (apple or carrot sticks) with hummus for a satisfying and filling work snack.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tin chickpeas, drained (keep ¼ cup liquid)
  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • ½ lemonm juice only
  • 1 clove garlic (optional)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt & pepper
  • herbs or spices of choice (cayenne pepper, paprika, chilli flakes)

Method
 

  1. Method
    Add all ingredients into a blender and pulse until smooth.I like to leave my hummus a bit chunky so I add less liquid, but add extra water or chickpea liquid if you prefer a smoother consistency.Season to your liking – I usually add a dash of cayenne pepper or chilli flakes and some mixed green herbs.Garnish with green herbs and serve with raw veggie sticks.
    Gluten Free | Sugar free | Vegan | Vegetarian 
    Credit to: The Wellness Initiative
    One of The Oak Tree FHC Suppliers.