Whether you are following the Mediterranean Diet or not, have I got a hummus recipe for you! Yes, it’s healthy, delicious and easy to whip up! And it make a great dip for chips or carrots or even a super breakfast that satisfies. Good for a dip for chips and carrots or a super breakfast that satisfies!
I lost 3 pounds this week, eating hummus!
I’ve been enjoying a 1/2 a pita stuffed with hummus for breakfast, and it’s got me burning fat, fast.
Tush Kickin’ HUMMUS from the Kick in the Tush Club kitchens
Ingredients:
2 cups dry chick peas (garbanzo beans) – about 5 cups cooked (save water)
1/2 to 1/3 cup Lebonese tahini (sesame paste)
3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
5 cloves garlic, peeled
1/4 cup water (use chickpea cooking water)
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt to taste
Instructions:
Place all ingredients – except olive oil – in a blender and blend into a thick paste. Add water (chick pea water) as needed.
Put it in a pretty bowl.
Using a spoon, press the center down.
Then drizzle the olive oil into the center!
Serve at room temperature or refrigerate.
Pitas: If you want to eat as a sandwich, get a great piece of whole wheat pita and stuff it!
Spread the word … NOT the icing!
Janice