GF, DF, Nut-Free, Inflammatory Oil Free
Hummus! The golden and super creamy dip! We love hummus in our house. You can eat it with your main meal, dip your raw veggies in it or your meat, slather it on pizza and toast or even eat with eggs! It is such a beautifully versatile dip that is packed with protein, fiber and vitamin B6! The roasted garlic gives a delicious pop of flavor and tons of added health benefits!
Reasons to love this Creamy Roasted Garlic Hummus!
1. Protein
Chickpeas are a wonderful source of plant protein. A half cup of chickpeas has 20g of protein! That is what makes it such a great snack to dip your veggies in! The protein will help keep you full and provide the building blocks your body needs to concur your day! The majority of people do not eat adequate amounts of protein and the protein they are eating is mainly processed and inflammatory (example: conventional meat, factory farmed eggs and luncheon meats). We need approximately 0.8-1.2g of protein per kilogram of our body weight. That means for someone who weights 130lbs they need to eat about 104g of protein a day. Adding hummus in as a snack is a easy way to get in some healthy protein! This is also a great protein source for people who are nut-free and don’t eat a lot of meat.
2. Fiber
Fiber is our guts best friend! It feeds all of the beautiful little bacteria that make up our microbiome that keep our immune system strong, our mental health unwavering, absorb all the nutrients we need and keep our metabolism in check! Fiber ensures we go to the bathroom regularly to keep our bodies health and working their best!
3. Vitamin B6
Why did I single out this one vitamin when chickpeas are packed with tons of vitamins and minerals? Vitamin B6 is critical for hormonal balance and many people don’t get sufficient amounts. This leads to exasperated PMS symptoms, fatigue, impaired immune system and more! Chickpeas contain lots of vitamin B6 to support our bodies!
4. Garlic
Yum, yum, yum! Being Italian, garlic is something that was basically incorporated into every meal! I absolutely love garlic! In many countries, garlic has been used medicinally for thousands of years. It is a potent anti-oxidant that is very healthy for your heart, cardiovascular system, digestion, immune system and even improves your cognitive function!
I hope you enjoy this super easy recipe that is delicious and satisfying! Let me know what you think on Instagram or in the comment below!
Roasted Garlic Hummus
Equipment
- Food Processor
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Dry Organic Chickpeas
- 1/2 cup Tahini
- 4 cloves Organic Garlic
- 1 Lemon Juice from one lemon
- 1/2 tsp Ground Cumin
- 1/2 tsp Pink Himalayan Salt
- ~2 tbsp Cold Filtered Water Use as needed to thin at the end)
Instructions
- Soak the chickpeas in filtered water for a minimum of 8 hours. Overnight works great! Make sure there is double the height of water covering the chickpeas since they expand quite a bit!
- Drain and discard the water as it contains anti-nutrients that inhibit the absorption of nutrients.
- Place the chickpeas in a pot and cover with filtered water. Bring to a boil and then reduce to simmer for 45 minutes or until tender.
- While they are cooking, place your garlic cloves in the oven at 200 degrees for 15 mins or until golden brown. Place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. You can sprinkle them with avocado oil if desired. I don't do this, I just roast them on their own.
- Once the chickpeas are cooked to your desired tenderness. Drain the water and allow them to cool completely! This is really important for the hummus to come out smooth and creamy.
- Once cooled, add the chickpeas to the food processor. No need to remove the skins, they will just blend in. Add the rest of your ingredients to the food processor, except the cold water.
- Process until all ingredients are mixed well. Stopping to scrape down the sides when needed.
- Slowly add the cold water while the food processor is on. Add 1 tbsp at a time until you reach your desired consistency. The cold water makes it creamy and smooth!
- Transfer to a bowl and serve drizzled in olive oil and sprinkled with paprika!