Sorry, I just can’t resist titles like that! Anywhoo…last weekend I received my latest issue of Real Simple. When it arrives I basically flip straight to the food section and then read through the rest later. There waiting for me was a recipe for 5 minute hummus. I love hummus, especially fresh hummus, but I had never made it. I knew it would be easy and a snack that we could eat through the weekend guilt free. After all, I need something to balance out all that ice cream I’ve been feeding to my baby bump! I was blown away by just how easy and delicious it was. This might become the new weekend staple..
Step 1 – Throw a few ingredients into the food processor…
Step 2 – Hit the power button. Doesn’t that look pretty!
Step 3 – Drizzle olive oil and paprika, serve with your favorite crunchies.
How easy it is that?! Anyone else have a simple healthy snack for me? I’ve been doing a LOT of snacking lately and could use some inspiration!
Here is the Real Simple recipe:
Ingredients
Directions
- In a food processor, puree the chickpeas and garlic with the olive oil, lemon juice, tahini (if using), cumin, and ¾ teaspoon salt until smooth and creamy. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons water as necessary to achieve the desired consistency.
- Transfer to a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with the paprika before serving.
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So yummy! One thing I do to be a little healthier is that instead of mayo or mustard, I use a little avocado in my sandwiches. It’s good fat after all.
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Delicious! Yes it is so easy to make but for some reason I have not made fresh hummas in sooo long! Hope you are doing well Megan.
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Hummus is SUCH a healthy snack…I love it with whole wheat pita- but veggies work too! I am actually surprised how easy it is to make too, I usually buy it pre made from the local markets.
Thanks for sharing.
C
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I’ve never tried hummus but I think maybe I should!
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Oh yum! And I love how you styled it. I love hummus- not sure why I spend the money to buy it when making it is so easy. Lightbulbs just went off, ha!
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That looks great! A healthy snack that we eat around here a lot is yogurt. (Yodeling for yogurt?)
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I love making hummas! It pretty much goes with everything. x hivenn
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The BonBon Rose Girls Reply:
August 8th, 2011 at 4:16 pm
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Uhm…this is AMAZING!! We must be on the same wave length. I said to Scott last night that I need to make me some hummus!!! Delicious!
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Now I am loving this. Hummus in 5 minutes! Fabulous. We seriously have our avocado hummus everynight with crackers or carrots while i am cooking. it is like a ritual or something!
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Hummus is one of my favorite snacks, I can’t believe how easy it is to make! I am definitely going to have to try this one and maybe even subscribe to Real Simple. Some other healthy snacks I enjoy are Greek Yogurt, Fruit Smoothies using frozen berries and celery sticks with peanut butter. Happy snacking!
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I buy hummus every trip to the grocery store. I had it for lunch yesterday. Yum!
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I love hummus, and this recipe looks AMAZING! I need a food processor.
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That looks delicious! my mouth is watering!
funny how i can turn everything healthy to unhealthy. I’m imagining that with chips! hahhaha
Lots of love
simplycamylla.blogspot.com
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I LOVE hummus… I could eat it every day!
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Wow!! That’s easy peasy to make and I bet it tastes divine!
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We make that a lot around here. I use it on sandwiches in place of mayo- delish!
I also like to throw in some roasted red pepper- SO GOOD! You can chop some up on top to sever too (for the pretty).
It’s worth mentioning that my baby also loves the hummus and has been downing it since about 9mo. of age. She’s a big fan.
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definitely one of my favorite things to eat!
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I loveeeee hummus! Need to try making my own!
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Gah, I love hummus! And Real Simple… need to make this. Thank you
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I love love love hummus!
My favorite simple healthy snack is greek yogurt with honey. To Die!
*kisses* HH
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Oh yeah other snack ideas….
I was way into the frozen treats:
Freeze your own yogurt to nosh instead of ice-cream.
Love dipping fruit in plain yogurt.
Also love to eat frozen fruit- cherries, grapes, berries- it’s like a candy treat.
also loved nuts- almonds, cashews, pistachios- couldn’t get enough.
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wow, that was really simple. my hubby would love this hummus!
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I’ve never made homemade hummus, but I’ve always wanted to. Maybe I’ll give it a shot!
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This saves me so much time! I always buy the pre-packaged at my nearest grocery store but seeing that I can make it fresh would be even more amazing.
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love hummus and this not only looks yum, but easy too
thanks for the recipe
brett
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Hummus is PRETTY! Good stuff.
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I love hummous! I’ve been looking for the perfect receipe for it, so I can’t wait to try this one out. It does look so simple.
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This sounds delicious! I’ll have to try it. My son loves hummus (and so do I).
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Thanks for the recipe, definitely printing this one out to try!
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Easy and delicious — I’m sold!
xo Josie
http://www.winksmilestyle.com
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Mmmmm yum hummus is delish.
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mmm…homemade hummus is a big hit in my house! So easy and so yummy! xo
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I love fresh hummus! I started making it last summer and it’s one of my favorite snacks now.
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I never really tried hummus actually! I might have to make this as a snack, too!
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Yum, i love Hummus. I have always wanted to make it but always just end up buying it made at the store.
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Yum, I love hummus! I’ve only made it a couple times before but it always tastes so much better than the store bought kind. And I’ve been wanting to make this Buffalo Chicken Dip I saw on Project Gadabout a while ago.
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I love homemade hummus! It’s so easy but tastes so good.
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Great recipe – thanks for sharing. I could eat my weight in hummus!
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Homemade hummus is one of my favorite party dips to make, it’s so easy and tasty!
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