Hummus, a Great Staple
- What's Al Made?
- Oct 19, 2016
- 2 min read
Hummus is only a can of chickpeas away at any time. Keep a jar of tahini in the cupboard and you only need a lemon, salt and pepper and you're nearly there. Hopefully, you've always got a few cloves of garlic on hand, too. You only need one.
Chickpeas are arguably the best vegetable protein you can consume. Excellent fibre content, it balances blood sugar and satisfies your hunger at the same time. Have you noticed that you quickly fill up on the leb bread and hummus at a Lebanese feast?
Vegetarians love them due to their high nutritional value. Add tahini and blend it into a hummus and you have the perfect "super food", packed with magnesium and fibre and protein. And it tastes so damn good! It's a great recipe to have in your arsenal.
These humble pulses and great for diabetics because it can help balance the blood sugars and keep those dangerous drops in insulin at bay. Not to mention, assisting with weight control.
And don't limit yourself to eating this only as a stand alone dip. Smear some onto a plate before placing your fillet steak or salmon on top. Add some water to make it a little more runny and drizzle it over your salad. It keeps well for a couple of days in the fridge, too. Use on sandwiches instead of butter along with your fillings.
Ingredients
Chick Peas | 1 can, drained and simmered in water and baking soda for 10 minutes
Salt & Pepper | to taste
Lemon Juice | 1 lemon
Tahini | 1/4 cup
Water | 1/4 cup
Garlic | 1 clove
Method
Drain the can of Chickpeas and cover them with water in a small saucepan. Add a pinch of baking soda and let them come to the boil. Cover and let them cook for about 10 minutes. Drain and cool. This method ensures that the chickpeas are soft and blend into a smooth paste.
Into the food processor, add all the ingredients and blend until smooth. Taste for seasoning and/or more lemon juice and/or water. Tasting is very important at this stage so that the exact flavour you like is achieved.
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