Food To Be Fit: Garlic & Chilli-Flake Hummus

My boyfriend and I eat Hummus like its going out of style. We put it on everything! Chicken, eggs, vegetables, etc…You name it, we’ve probably tried it (within reason, of course). Anyways – being into fitness, health & cooking (and saving money to buy a house) …it just didn’t feel right spending $7.00+ for two tubs every time I walked into the grocery store, just for our other true love, Hummus. I had to find someway to supply our addiction, keep costs down, and keep my body a mainly no-preservative/additive temple. Next time you walk into the grocery store, instead of buying that pre-packaged, stay fresh forever, small-yet-expensive tub of Hummus, buy a can of salt-free chickpeas. Better yet – buy some chickpeas in bulk and make your own.

Ingredients:

• 1 can no-salt added chickpeas, rinsed and drained (save a few chickpeas for garnish)
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/3 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
• 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Pinch of salt
• Pinch of red chilli flakes
• Pinch of cayenne pepper
• Pinch of black pepper

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend until creamy.
2. Garnish with a little bit of olive oil, the leftover chickpeas, some red chilli flakes, cayenne pepper & freshly ground black pepper.
3. Serve with sliced cucumber, peppers, and baby carrots.