With a slight kick from fresh garlic, homemade hummus is an easy, healthy munchie for snack or entertaining. Pair it with veggies, pitas, or pretzel chips for an irresistible snack.
Ok folks. Who out there has a New Year’s resolution to eat better or lose weight? <Raises hand.> It’s soooo hard to eat well when weekdays are so busy – I walk in the door and the kids are immediately asking to eat or demanding other things…
I know that the months of January and February are crazy for us, due to some travel and houseguests, so I’m doing my best to position myself for success. Lists of healthy options to expedite planning, lots of weekend prep, and as much help from the grocery store as possible (hello pre-chopped veggies!).
One of my favorite go-to snacks for healthy eating… or even when I’m not being my best… is hummus. I love it with veggies, pretzel crisps, pita slices and pita chips. Great for easy entertaining or snacking. This homemade version only took a few minutes to make and is bright with flavor. The Tabasco and garlic give it a bit of heat, which is evened out by fresh lemon juice.
What is your favorite snack (bonus points for a recipe) for healthy eating?
Hummus
With a slight kick from fresh garlic, homemade hummus is an easy, healthy munchie for snack or entertaining. Pair it with veggies, pitas, or pretzel chips for an irresistible snack.
Ingredients
- 1 14-oz. can chickpeas
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/3 c. tahini
- juice of 1 lemon
- 8 dashes Tabasco sauce
- paprika optional
Instructions
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Drain the chickpeas and reserve liquid.
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Place chickpeas, salt, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, and Tabasco in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse 10 times. Add 2 Tbs. of reserved liquid and continue to pulse until desired texture, adding additional liquid 1/2 tablespoon at a time if needed.
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Transfer to a serving dish and, if desired, dust with paprika (optional).
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Serve within an hour, or store in refrigerator until serving.
This recipe was adapted from The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (p. 46).
Looks so flavorfull with your spices and blends! Thanks for sharing it at our Football Party Recipe Round up!
This hummus looks incredible, I love all the flavors!
Thank you!
Homemade hummus is so much better than the store bought stuff. This is definitely the perfect healthy snack to have on hand for when the craziness hits!
I love hummus! I need to give this recipe a try!
I hope you enjoy it when you do!
Hummus is my go-to snack. This looks great!
I’ve been buying store bought, but this is so easy, I need to start making it myself. I love it with sliced up red, orange and yellow bell peppers and sprinkle of pepitas!
That combo sounds delicious!
I love hummus but I’ve never made it myself. This recipe looks so good and easy to make. Def going to be trying it! Thank you for sharing at the Whimsical Wednesdays Link Party!