This Ultra Creamy Hummus recipe should be PERMANENTLY stuck to your fridge or saved to your phone, it’s THAT good and THAT easy!
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→ Health Checklist
→ Base Recipe (to ensure it’s ULTRA creamy 😉 😉
→ Recipe Version 1 – Iron Boosting Hummus (BEAUTIFUL colour)
→ Recipe Version 2 – Spicy Smoked Paprika Hummus
→ Recipe Version 3 – Get Your Greens Hummus
→ 7 Ways to use this ultra creamy hummus recipes
HEALTH CHECKLIST
→ Gluten-free
→ Dairy-free
→ High protein
→ High fibre
→ Low fat
→ Diabetic friendly
→ Zero cholesterol
→ Low Glycemic Index (stabilizes blood sugar)
→ Vegan friendly
→ Low acidity
ultra creamy hummus base recipe
- x1 Tin chickpeas drained
- 1/2 cup Hemp Seeds (aka hearts)
- juice of 1/2 fresh lemon (large)
- x 1 large clove garlic
- 2 Tbsp Tahini paste
- 1/2 tsp cumin spice
- 1/2 tsp coriander spice
- salt for seasoning
NB…ALL ingredients are optional (although chickpeas are essential here) and we do give some alternatives below to help you adapt the recipe if you don’t have all the ingredients.
Please note that any replacement of ingredients can change the taste, texture & flavour.
grams protein in hemp seeds
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Method
- Place the hemp seeds in 1/2 cup water in a bowl and allow them to stand (preferably for 10min although you can use them immediately if you need to. Soaking them just helps ensure it is EXTRA creamy 😉
- place ALL the ingredients in a high-speed blender & blend until SUPER smooth
- If it seems a little “dry”, add small amounts of the chickpea water until a nice consistency is formed
- chickpeas can be replaced with butterbeans.
- lemon juice can be replaced with apple cider vinegar.
- any of the spices can be left out although it will change the flavour of what the original hummus tastes like.
VERSION 1: IRON BOOSTING HUMMUS RECIPE
- base recipe ingredients
- x1 large beetroot peeled and grated finely ( alternatively you can steam it until soft & allow it to cool before using)
- blend it in with the other ingredients.
- garnish with crushed nuts & seeds & fresh mint.
- BENEFITS: incredible source of iron as well as zinc, potassium, copper & magnesium.
VERSION 2: SPICY SMOKED HUMMUS RECIPE
- base recipe ingredients
- ADD 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper powder(fresh chilli can be used instead) & 1 tsp smoked paprika powder.
- blend it in with the other ingredients.
- garnish with a drizzle of olive oil & smoked paprika sprinkled on top.
- BENEFITS: chilli peppers are known to have powerful properties of anti-inflammatories, anti-cancer, and anti-oxidants.
VERSION 3: get your greens HUMMUS RECIPE
- base recipe ingredients
- ADD 2 cups fresh spinage leaves OR 1 cup fresh peas. ALTERNATIVELY, 2 capsules or 1 tsp, Moringa Powder can be added
- blend it in with the other ingredients.
- garnish fresh pomegranate seeds & some micro greens.
- BENEFITS: GREEN is the ultimate power colour when it comes to fresh foods (ie NON processed). The benefits of limitless but include: antioxidant-rich, high in Vitamin A, C & K, Souce of B complex vitamins incl. B1, 2, 3, 5, 6 & 7, an incredible source of minerals including iron, potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, zinc….& so much more!
7 WAYS TO USE THIS ULTRA CREAMY HUMMUS
- As a dip with your favourite crudites including carrots, cauliflower florets, cucumber sticks, baby tomatoes, celery sticks
- Spread on wraps before adding your favourite filling.
- Use as a “mayonnaise” on a salad as a healthier option instead of mayo.
- Enjoy as part of a Mediterranean Meza platter with falafel balls, toasted pita bread, fresh Greek salad, & dolmades.
- Add to pasta as a healthier sauce option.
- Use as a sandwich spread for packed school lunches or as a quick lunch option.
- Spoon onto baked sweet potato as a dairy-free “cream cheese” alternative
