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04/15/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 04/15/2024 11:04
Lemon Hummus with Baby Veggies Recipe
Our easy lemon hummus recipe is an easy and delicious healthy snack that you can enjoy with your favorite vegetables!
Ingredients- 1 15-oz can chickpeas; or 2 cups of cooked chickpeas
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 4 garlic cloves, roasted
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (optional)
- Assortment of your favorite baby vegetables such as carrots, broccoli or cucumbers
Directions
- Drain and rinse chickpeas (reserve a cup of the liquid from the can or from the cooking process)
- Combine the chickpeas, tahini, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade.
- Process until the mixture is smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of the reserved liquid until desired consistency is reached.
- Remove to a serving dish and drizzle with 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil before serving, if desired.
- Enjoy your freshly made hummus with an assortment of your favorite vegetables!
About Food for Salud
Food for Salud is a multi-faceted initiative launched at Nicklaus Children's in 2022 that uses the power of food and nutrition to promote the wellbeing of South Florida children and families. There are many benefits to eating well, from disease prevention to overall health and wellness. Food for Salud supports access to nutritious food and brings healthy eating tips and recipes to kids in local schools and to families at various community events throughout the year.