Hummus … or houmous?

Hummus is the original Arabic spelling but in the UK, it’s more commonly spelled Houmous!

However you spell it, chick peas with tahini is a delicious healthy snack that’s so easy to make at home.  There’s almost always some in our fridge and it’s my go to snack when I need to eat NOW.  Prep the carrots beforehand and you are good to go. Healthy fast food – the protein your muscles need and no blood sugar spike!!!!

This recipe is soooo easy!  You just need a food processor to chop up all the chick peas and blend the ingredients.

Ingredients

• 2 x 400g cans chick peas in water, drained (19 grams protein per 100g)

• 2 tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp salt
• 3 cloves crushed garlic
• 2 heaped tbsp tahini
• 250 ml olive oil
• 50ml lemon juice
• Pepper to taste

Put all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Taste.  Add more olive oil if you want a smoother consistency.

How to eat Hummus

• Prepare a box of carrots for the fridge so you always have a healthy snack option that won’t spike your blood sugar (Above – aren’t the heritage carrots pretty!!) .  Great as a healthy party food too

• With avocado on toast or rice cakes (breakfast, lunch or snacking)

• Add a large spoonful to a salad as a protein source

Enjoy!