HEALTHY HAPPY HUMMUS
Healthy Happy Hummus
Be Happy and Healthy with Hummus. The best hummus ever is smooth, creamy, and bursting with flavour.
Just exactly what is hummus? It is a classic dish from the Middle East and Mediterranean, made primarily from chickpeas (a.k.a. garbanzo beans), tahini (ground sesame paste), lemon juice, garlic, and salt. I personally like to add extra-virgin olive oil. Various countries add in their own staple ingredients, like ground cumin. While traveling to Morocco, I totally fell in love with cumin. There are various variations that you can make or buy. It can be served warm or cold, as a dip or as a spread, and most of all, it’s downright delicious.
Healthy Happy Hummus starts with a base of chickpeas, which are blended with tahini, virgin olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and a touch of salt and pepper until smooth and creamy.
From there, the possibilities are endless. You can add in roasted red peppers for a sweet and smoky flavor, or stir in some sun-dried tomatoes for a burst of tangy goodness. Fresh herbs, such as parsley or cilantro, add a bright and fresh twist, while a sprinkle of spices, such as cumin or paprika, gives the hummus an extra kick of flavor. For an extra burst of healthy and happy flavor, try stirring in some fresh avocado or beetroot, or adding a sprinkle of hemp seeds on top.
No matter what ingredients you choose to add, the best Healthy Happy Hummus is always creamy, smooth, and totally addictive.
1 can / 400g / 15-ounce chickpeas (could also be freshly cooked chickpeas
1/3 cup good-quality tahini
juice of 1 lemon (30-45 ml)
2 medium cloves garlic, grated on a Microplane grater (can add up to 4 cloves)
45 ml juice from the can / cold water, or more if needed
60 ml tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon fine Himalayan rock salt
optional toppings: extra drizzle of olive oil, chopped fresh parsley, sprinkle of ground sumac or paprika, toasted pine nuts
Puree the chickpeas ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
1 can / 400g / 15-ounce chickpeas (could also be freshly cooked chickpeas
Add the other ingredients to the chickpeas, until smooth.
1/3 cup good-quality tahini
juice of 1 lemon (30-45 ml)
2 medium cloves garlic, grated on a Microplane grater (can add up to 4 cloves)
45 ml juice from the can / cold water, or more if needed
60 ml tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon fine Himalayan rock salt
Puree for 3-4 minutes, or until smooth. If the hummus seems too thick, feel free to add in an extra tablespoon or two of water or olive oil too.
Taste and season. Give the hummus a taste, and add in extra salt, cumin and/or lemon juice if needed.
Garnish and serve. Transfer it to a serving bowl, add on any toppings that you would like, and enjoy!!
optional toppings: extra drizzle of olive oil, chopped fresh parsley, sprinkle of ground sumac or paprika, toasted pine nuts
BE HAPPY!!!