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Hummus is amazing! It is so nutritious and versatile. You can eat it as a dip or as filling in a sandwich or pit pocket. My kids love it! They prefer dipping veggies into it. It makes me happy knowing they are eating something that feeds their bodies in such a great way!
Jump to RecipeThis hummus is far from store bought. Store bought hummus is full of unhealthy fats, oils, and not much tahini or garbanzo beans. This recipe taste authenticate and homey. It’s my healthy comfort food!
I use organic ingredients whenever possible to keep my family as clean as possible from pesticides.
Health Benefits Of Hummus
The main ingredient in hummus, as most of you know is garbanzo beans, also known chickpeas. Hummus has few ingredients and they are all so beneficial to your health!
To name a few of the health benefits from garbanzo beans, it lowers cholesterol, promotes digestive health, regulates blood sugar, helps build muscle, and great for your nervous system to name a few. The list goes on.
Tahini is also a main ingredient in hummus. Tahini is made from seseme seeds. It is like a seed butter.
Did you know tahini is the best source of calcium there is? Thats really amazing! Great for vegans and everyone really! Also, it is jam packed with minerals and vitamins that promote new cell growth!
Garlic is also in hummus. We all know the great anti bacterial, fungal, and cancerous affects garlic can have. It is also proven that the antioxidants in garlic can help prevent Alzheimers disease and Dementia. It is amazing!
Olive oil is great for the heart and skin! Known to lower blood pressure and improves the function of blood vessels.
Lemon juice is the last ingredient in hummus. It’s mineral rich health benefits include, vitamin C, B6, E, and A. It is also full of magnesium, copper, iron, phosphorous, and potassium!
Topping off this nutrient rich food with paprika and cilantro brings it all together! This dish is something we all should incorporate into our diets. Homemade is best!
Hummus
Ingredients
- 1 15.5 oz Canned Garbanzo Beans
- 1/3 cup Tahini
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 Juice of 1 Lemon
- 1/2-3/4 cup Olive Oil
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 2 Tbs Cilantro
Instructions
- Place drained garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon juice, salt, and garlic clove in food processor. Process and start adding in olive oil until creamy as you like. Place in bowl and sprinkle with paprika and cilantro. drizzle with olive oil and serve!
