Why didn't anyone tell me?

pinkraynedropjacki
pinkraynedropjacki Posts: 3,027 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Ok so why did you all keep it a secret? Carrots & Houmus.... really? I HATE Houmus with a passion, carrots are ok but boring....... together...... O M FREAKING G


Are you kidding me? 4 carrots & 20g of Houmus & I'm only eating 122 cals & my mouth is having a party.



Damnit....next time there is a party like this..... TELL ME.
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  • RubyRubixcube
    RubyRubixcube Posts: 258 Member
    LMAO
  • shoneybabes
    shoneybabes Posts: 199 Member
    hummus on toast with some tomato or olives.
    hummus and bread with veggie burgers and salad
    hummus on everything is just brilliant.

    Try making it with different beans and experimenting with other spices. Get some brilliant concoctions.
  • Cassandrat83
    Cassandrat83 Posts: 55
    Ohhhh I so need to buy some hommus and try this!!!!
  • pinkraynedropjacki
    pinkraynedropjacki Posts: 3,027 Member
    Ohhhh I so need to buy some hommus and try this!!!!


    Oh yes please do...... Houmus on carrots tastes like cream cheese to me..... BIG weakness for me..... I got a MASSIVE tub of the skinny one lol.
  • RubyRubixcube
    RubyRubixcube Posts: 258 Member
    google hommus crusted chicken recipe... it looks amazing!
  • sparrow70
    sparrow70 Posts: 25 Member
    is Hummus usually premade or something that u make? I'm not sure we would have it in hicksville Ohio. It's hard enough to find brussell sprouts somedays lol. Then again, we only have a couple of stores. How would u describe what it taste likes? I have seen people eating it b4 on a show I watched (big brother) & always wondered.
  • bakingmadness
    bakingmadness Posts: 70 Member
    I love Trader Joe's Roasted Garlic Hummus. 2 tbsp is only 60 calories. *drools* I think I have to go shopping tomorrow and get some again.
  • MadzP
    MadzP Posts: 28 Member
    What on earth is Hummus LOL
  • pinkraynedropjacki
    pinkraynedropjacki Posts: 3,027 Member
    is Hummus usually premade or something that u make? I'm not sure we would have it in hicksville Ohio. It's hard enough to find brussell sprouts somedays lol. Then again, we only have a couple of stores. How would u describe what it taste likes? I have seen people eating it b4 on a show I watched (big brother) & always wondered.

    It' chickpeas (cooked & mashed to a paste), oil, sesame seed paste, lemon juice, garlic, vinegar, salt, sugar,..... well that's what is in mine lol.

    Tastes like cream cheese to me
  • bakingmadness
    bakingmadness Posts: 70 Member
    Another good one is Baba Foods - Avocado & Cilantro Hummus. I like to use it as a spread on my sandwiches instead of mayo.
  • Illona88
    Illona88 Posts: 903 Member
    Do know what else is absolutely amazing:

    http://veganyumyum.com/2008/02/hasperat/

    Ridiculously delicious. Houmous, spinach, carrot and cucumber on a wheat tortilla. Genius.
    Even tastier if you warm it slightly.
  • kathyms13
    kathyms13 Posts: 497 Member
    when i first started the weight loss track i had hummus every night, i love it but then i looked at the cals in it so havent had it since.
  • Leahsz
    Leahsz Posts: 81
    Hommous on toast with egg on top sprinkled with cumin. Mmmmmm...
  • amybrennan136
    amybrennan136 Posts: 3
    Anyone tell me what does it taste like?
  • pinkraynedropjacki
    pinkraynedropjacki Posts: 3,027 Member
    Anyone tell me what does it taste like?

    with carrots to me it tastes like cream cheese.... on it's own it has a slight nutty flavor I think.
  • KathleenH3
    KathleenH3 Posts: 14
    It's fantastic! One of my favs, but I make mine at home myself.
    The only thing to be careful of is watch out for ones that are made with tahini. Tahini is delicious and makes hummus even more incredible, but it is SO high in fat and I mean, BAD.
    I may just have to make some tomorrow and post my recipe for you all :)
  • pinkraynedropjacki
    pinkraynedropjacki Posts: 3,027 Member
    Oh yes please. I'd love that. I was sooooooooo tempted to put it on my pizza just now (chapati wrap, tomato paste, vege mix & chicken) and thought it may taste nice.... but figured I'd just have some later lol
  • orangesmartie
    orangesmartie Posts: 1,870 Member
    It's fantastic! One of my favs, but I make mine at home myself.
    The only thing to be careful of is watch out for ones that are made with tahini. Tahini is delicious and makes hummus even more incredible, but it is SO high in fat and I mean, BAD.
    I may just have to make some tomorrow and post my recipe for you all :)

    Please do post a recipe :)
  • zoeluiisa
    zoeluiisa Posts: 392
    Humous is a dip from Northern Africa/the Middle East. It's made from chick peas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice and garlic.

    It's pretty easy to make yourself, but here in the UK you can buy it everywhere so I don't bother.
  • Leahsz
    Leahsz Posts: 81
    tastes nutty, garlicky, lemony...and creamy.
  • Leahsz
    Leahsz Posts: 81
    Tahini is high in fat but it's full of B vitamins, calcium and it's good fats!
  • DocCollins_SFA
    DocCollins_SFA Posts: 113
    Aww, this put a smile on my face :happy:
  • AOJS
    AOJS Posts: 2
    Yum hummus!
  • AOJS
    AOJS Posts: 2
    The recipe I usually use is:

    1 can of chickpeas (that are already soaked but you could get them dry and soak them yourself which is cheaper)
    1/4 cup olive oil
    Lemon juice to taste
    Paprika 1-2 tsp
    1-2 cloves garlic chopped
    1-2 tsp sesame seeds (Tahini is just ground up sesame seeds (I think?) so I just use seeds as it is cheaper where I live (New Zealand)).

    Drain the chickpeas (but set aside the liquid from the can) and put the peas in a kitchen whiz (or use a stick blender), add the oil, lemon juice (I use 2-3Tablespoons) garlic and sesame seeds. I then turn the whiz on and pour back some of the liquid from the can of chick peas into the whiz as it is blending to smooth the hummus (usually 1/8-1/4 of a cup, but I like hummus thick!!). Then add paprika for flavour, or you can just leave it plain.

    Sometimes I chop up sundried tomatoes and add them (I find you have to chop them into chunks first otherwise they don't seem to whiz!). If I use sundried tomatoes I use some of the oil from the jar rather than olive oil just because it adds to the flavour.

    Once finished keep it in the fridge. Hummus has a tendency to dry out, so you can either put a thin film of olive oil over the top of the hummus, but for a healthier option I just get some cling film and push it down so it is touching the hummus and then it can't dry out.

    To be honest I never measure the ingredients (although now that I am trying to lose weight I will!). So you can just use that as a rough guide and maybe reduce the olive oil and the sesame seeds to taste and to your own health needs. You can't really go wrong! Btw, it tastes far better chilled so don't be discouraged if it doesn't taste amazing when you take it from the whiz and it is a little warm from all the action!
  • Piqueaboo
    Piqueaboo Posts: 1,193 Member
    I live off hummous. It's a problem.
  • mreffle
    mreffle Posts: 45 Member
    It's fantastic! One of my favs, but I make mine at home myself.
    The only thing to be careful of is watch out for ones that are made with tahini. Tahini is delicious and makes hummus even more incredible, but it is SO high in fat and I mean, BAD.
    I may just have to make some tomorrow and post my recipe for you all :)

    Yes Please! :D
  • zoeluiisa
    zoeluiisa Posts: 392
    It's fantastic! One of my favs, but I make mine at home myself.
    The only thing to be careful of is watch out for ones that are made with tahini. Tahini is delicious and makes hummus even more incredible, but it is SO high in fat and I mean, BAD.
    I may just have to make some tomorrow and post my recipe for you all :)

    Yes Please! :D

    You can't miss out the tahini - without the tahini it's not humous!
  • mreffle
    mreffle Posts: 45 Member
    Chick peas are such a healthy, delicious food! I have a recipe for chick pea pasta sauce, with lots of garlic -yum! A friend roasts them in the oven with seasonings, then crushes them to a degree (not ground), and tops her salads with it - nice protein addition!

    This is slightly off topic, but has anyone had the baked lentil crisps? I found them in the organic snacks section of my grocery store, enjoyed them immensely, and haven't found any since. They are a nice chips substitute, but they are so full of protein, and looowwww fat! I don't remember the brand name, but the name of the snack was definitely Baked Lentil Crisps.
  • Cassandrat83
    Cassandrat83 Posts: 55
    It's fantastic! One of my favs, but I make mine at home myself.
    The only thing to be careful of is watch out for ones that are made with tahini. Tahini is delicious and makes hummus even more incredible, but it is SO high in fat and I mean, BAD.
    I may just have to make some tomorrow and post my recipe for you all :)
    Yes please!!!!!
  • xxnellie146xx
    xxnellie146xx Posts: 996 Member
    I love roasted red pepper hummus!

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