Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Hummus - the healthy snack, breakfast spread or side dish!


I am a big evening snacker; I always feel like something after dinner, preferably a little nibble to go with the latest episode of S.H.E.I.L.D or Orange is the New Black, just to make an ordinary Monday night a little more special. The problem with this arises when you have absolutely no self control regarding unhealthy snacks and stuff your face with all kinds of crap like chips (crisps for the brits) and chocolate 7 nights a week. It's better to quit cold turkey (at least during the weekdays...).


If you, like me, enjoy the occasional evening snack to your favorite show, make it a healthy one. Hummus with sticks of raw veggies is actually quite hard to beat. It tastes great and it won't add to any I-just-over-did-it-again-anxiety. Easy to make too! This of course, is my simplified version of it since I didn't have any tahini (ground sesame seeds) at home and didn't feel like making any. 


The What
1 can of chickpeas
3 tbps sesame seeds
olive oil
1 - 2 cloves of garlic
freshly squeezed lemon juice
salt & pepper
Chili oil
chili flakes

The How
Rinse the chickpeas in cold water thoroughly. 
Put all the ingredients in a bowl (apart from the salt, pepper, chili oil and flakes), mix in a blender or using a hand blender. Add salt and pepper to taste. 
Top the hummus with chili oil and chili flakes and serve with vegetable sticks. 


You managed to have some hummus left over? Put it on your morning sandwich! It's the perfect start to your day and will keep you full until lunch, guaranteed. Below featured on sunflower seed bread, topped with hard boiled egg and a bit of ground pepper. Laying next to a lovely sandwich with avocado spread... mmm amazing breakfast!

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