Simple hummus recipe: gut-friendly & delicious!

Hummus is a great crowd-pleaser! It’s often used as a dip or spread and traditionally comes from the Middle East. Forget the shop-bought kind; this homemade version hits the spot! It’s zesty, rich, creamy and utterly delicious. Not only is this homemade version fresher and more flavourful, it also provides excellent nutritional benefits.

One of the standout advantages of hummus is its prebiotic content. Chickpeas and garlic naturally contain prebiotic fibres that nourish beneficial gut bacteria,¹https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/²https://academic.oup.com/ supporting a healthy, balanced microbiome. This makes hummus an excellent choice for anyone looking to improve digestive health while enjoying a delicious snack or meal addition.

Easy homemade hummus recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 tin of chickpeas
• 1 TBSP of tahini
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 3 TBSP of extra virgin olive oil
• 1 garlic clove
• 1/4 TSP ground cumin
• Salt and pepper

Method:

1. Add the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and cumin to a food processor or high-speed blender.
   
2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
   
3. If the hummus is too thick, gradually add water until you achieve your desired consistency.
   
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then pulse briefly to combine.

How to serve:

Hummus is incredibly versatile, making it ideal for a wide variety of occasions. Serve it:

As a dip with vegetable crudités
With toasted wholemeal pitta bread
Alongside roasted vegetables
Spread on crackers
As a sandwich filler

Picture this: sourdough bread, homemade hummus, pesto, sundried tomatoes, and rocket – the perfect combo, if you ask me! 😋

Nutritional benefits

Hummus is rich in both macronutrients and micronutrients, including:³https://www.mdpi.com/

• Plant-based protein
• Healthy fats
• Fiber
• Iron
• Folate
• Magnesium

This nutrient-dense dip can help keep you full, energised, and satisfied while supporting overall health

Looking for more gut-friendly recipes? Then look no further! Here are 3 delicious recipes for you to try:

• Kimchi & egg fried rice
• Fibre-rich lentil soup
• Super-simple yogurt bowl

Any questions? Contact one of our Nutritional Therapists via live chat, weekdays from 8am to 8pm.

References

• 1
  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
• 2
  https://academic.oup.com/
• 3
  https://www.mdpi.com/

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