Some people are fanatical about their hummus. On any given day, if you open their refrigerator you will find (at the very least) one round tub of hummus. Now they may have a favorite brand or any old hummus might do, but there must be hummus. Me? I go through phases where hummus and I are attached at the hip, and then there are times I even forget that this versatile dip is in existence. But when I make this homemade version? It is always on my mind and I really can't stop eating it, which is good, because this recipe makes a lot of hummus.
Eating hummus is a fantastic way to get protein, since the smooth, creamy facade disguises a base that is pure bean. Call it garbanzo or call it chick pea, it will always be a bean and an easy, healthy, and quick way to load up on protein. If you have resolutions for eating well in the new year, hummus is a fantastic choice. As I mentioned the beans provide a significant source of protein and also fiber, and hummus is also high in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and iron. It is extremely versatile and can be served as a dip with vegetables or flatbread; take it in your lunch with some celery, cucumbers, or carrots, or serve it as part of a more traditional Mediterranean mezze platter. Better yet, spread it on bread with some turkey, lettuce, and tomato, and you have a delicious sandwich for lunch (at least I thought it was delicious, that is what I ate for lunch today!).
Now here is the thing: I would encourage you to make your own hummus at home for two reasons. First, purchasing tub after tub of hummus can get pricey, and don't we all have better things
we would like to spend our money on? You can buy a bag of chick peas for about $2. (I like Ziyad brand
. They are beautiful.) This will make the equivalent of about 8 small containers of hummus, not kidding. Second, you should make your own hummus because it will ultimately be more healthy. There are no preservatives, but what I like most is that you can control the fat. Some store-bought hummus is advertised to consumers as 'healthy' but really harbors an shocking amount of fat. Homemade hummus has fat too, in the form of olive oil, but when you make it yourself you can control it.
we would like to spend our money on? You can buy a bag of chick peas for about $2. (I like Ziyad brand. They are beautiful.) This will make the equivalent of about 8 small containers of hummus, not kidding. Second, you should make your own hummus because it will ultimately be more healthy. There are no preservatives, but what I like most is that you can control the fat. Some store-bought hummus is advertised to consumers as 'healthy' but really harbors an shocking amount of fat. Homemade hummus has fat too, in the form of olive oil, but when you make it yourself you can control it. So let me tell you how to make homemade hummus. You can eat it all yourself or share it with friends. I would encourage sharing.
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