Hummus Recipe | Easy Hummus for kids & adults | High protein snack| Nutritious snack from chickpeas

Описание: Hummus is an incredibly popular Middle Eastern dip and spread.

It is typically made by blending chickpeas (garbanzo beans), tahini (ground sesame seeds), olive oil, lemon juice and garlic in a food processor.
Note: I have not added garlic. you mad add before blending.

Not only is hummus delicious, but it is also versatile, packed with nutrients and has been linked to many impressive health and nutritional benefits.
You may add the following for variations:
Beetroot (pink hummus)
Spinach (green hummus)
Soaked red chillies (spicy hummus)
Boiled carrots (orange hummus)
Roasted bell peppers (red, yellow, green)
Sweet potato (roasted or boiled)

You may serve hummus as:
• a dip with crisps, chips, nachos, vegetables
• sandwich spread
• in wraps and rolls
• salad dressing
•alternative to butter on a toast
Its great for kids tiffin too.

Nutritional information:


You can feel good about eating hummus, as it contains a wide variety of vitamins and minerals.

A 100-gram serving of hummus provides :

Calories: 166
Fat: 9.6 grams
Protein: 7.9 grams
Carbs: 14.3 grams
Fiber: 6.0 grams
And a lot of vitamins and minerals
Healthy healthy:
• It is a great plant-based source of protein, which makes it a nutritious option for vegans and vegetarians.
•Hummus contains chickpeas, olive oil and sesame seeds (tahini), which are proven to have anti-inflammatory properties.

•Hummus is a great source of fiber, which can help keep you regular. Additionally, chickpea fiber may promote the growth of healthy gut bacteria, which produce butyrate — a type of fatty acid that helps nourish cells in the gut.

• Hummus has a low glycemic index, which means it slowly releases sugar into the bloodstream. This is also aided by the resistant starch, fat and protein it contains.

• Hummus contains chickpeas and olive oil — two ingredients that may reduce risk factors, and thus overall risk, for heart disease.

• Hummus is a great source of fiber and protein, which may promote weight loss.

•Hummus is naturally gluten-, dairy- and nut-free, which makes it an excellent choice for people with certain allergies and intolerances.


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Nidhi Gupta