Traditional Hummus

A couple of years ago, I had the extreme pleasure of traveling to the mediterranean! I went to Athens and Santorini. Greece is amazing in every way (especially Santorini in my opinion). One of my favorite parts of their culture is their food! Healthy, fresh and delicious. One of my favorite food items traditional to Greek culture is hummus. It’s filling, satiating and full of healthy ingredients…if you make it yourself.

Today, most brands of hummus sold in grocery stores are filled with artificial junk including the cancer-causing staple in most processed foods- canola oil! Eek!

There is a better way…

Making traditional hummus yourself is probably one of the sinchiest things you can do in the kitchen. I am by no means a chef. I like recipes that are simple, healthy and delicious. If a recipe doesn’t possess all 3 there’s a good chance I won’t make it. This Traditional Hummus recipe abides by these qualifications to the tee and you have the ability to make it taste exactly the way you want!

 

This version of Traditional Hummus uses incredibly nurturing ingredients such as…

Ingredients:

• 1 Can Chickpeas or 16 oz.
• 4 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1/2 juice Lemon
• 1 Clove Garlic
• Celtic/Himalayan Sea Salt, to taste
• Black Pepper, to taste

Benefits are subject, but not limited to:

• Chickpeas:  Low in fat and high in fiber, contains many beautifying vitamins and minerals
• Extra Virgin Olive oil: High in antioxidants, contains Vitamins E & K, good source of healthy fat which will keep you satiated and full, also has anti inflammatory agents
• Lemon: Detoxifying, high in Vitamin C, even fights acne
• Garlic: A natural antibiotic, strengthens the immune system
• Himalayan/Celtic sea salt: Same taste but so much different than refined/table salt because: It contains naturally occurring minerals, is completely free from any harmful chemicals including pesticides and herbicides, has a lower amount of sodium chloride.
• Black pepper: Aids your digestion

Method:

• Whether you’re boiling your own or draining from a can, make sure to thoroughly rinse and drain the chickpeas in filtered water.
• Add all ingredients into a blender or food processor and blend until you’ve reached a smooth consistency.
• I recommend adding salt and pepper last so you can modify the taste.
• Put into a bowl or desired dish and drizzle a little more olive oil on top.

That’s it! It can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and you can add a little more olive oil if it becomes too dry. I recommend dipping veggies like carrots, cucumber and celery in it.

Enjoy!

xoxo, Danielle

 

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