Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans are protein-packed legumes with a mild, nutty flavor. They’re the main ingredient in hummus, a creamy thick spread filled with healthy ingredients that has been shown to reduce inflammation. Each tablespoon of hummus has about 35 calories but if you want to reduce your calorie intake you can make the pink or green hummus instead, with approximately 20 calories per tablespoon. Store the hummus in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage. Eat with baby carrots, sliced cucumber or celery, or on our rosemary sesame rice crackers with goat cheese. Enjoy!
Basic Hummus Recipe
Prep Time: soaking time + 5 min | Cook Time: 60-90 min | Yields: 2 cups
+ 1/4 cup tahini
+ 3 tbsp olive oil
+ 2 garlic cloves
+ 3 tbsp lemon juice
+ 1/2 tsp sea salt
Green Hummus Recipe
Prep Time: 5 min | Cook Time: 2-3 min | Yields: 2 cups
+ 2 cups fresh or frozen green peas
+ 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Pink Hummus Recipe
Prep Time: 5 min | Cook Time: 30 min | Yields: 1 1/2 cups
+ 1/2 cup beets
+ 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
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