Hummus???

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rosalie_g
rosalie_g Posts: 71
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I LOVE hummus lol but the only thing I know to eat it with is usually veggies or pita chips.

I wondered if anybody has a recipe or something they would like to share. I can't get enough of the stuff

Thanks in advance
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  • roylawrence87
    roylawrence87 Posts: 970 Member
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    I put it on my veggie burgers in place of cheese. Tastes great to me!!!
  • dino_morgan
    dino_morgan Posts: 57 Member
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    I usually eat it on a whole wheat pita with a little bit of feta cheese, tomato, and spinach.
    It's delicious :)
  • kheduarte
    kheduarte Posts: 6 Member
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    Use it on...
    *sandwiches instead of sauce
    *Mix it with hot sauce and eat with chicken
    *Dip your pretzels in it.
  • marthavf
    marthavf Posts: 1
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    A sandwich (with regular whole wheat bread or pita bread, toasted) with hummus, avocado, roasted red pepper and spinach
  • ashleytijerina
    ashleytijerina Posts: 1
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    Turkey Hummus Wrap

    Spread 3 tbsp store bought hummus on whole wheat wrap (about 80-100 calories per wrap), lay 3 oz skinlesswhite turkey breast meat, 1/4 of sliced avocado, 1/4 cup alfalfa sprouts, 2 slices tomato, shredded romaine letus and roll. Serve with 1.2 cup cubed watermelon.

    358 Calories
    27 Grams Protein
    45 Grams Carb
    13 Grams Fat
    9.5 Grams Fiber
  • lulu64uk
    lulu64uk Posts: 62
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    I have it with felafels in Pitta bread or a wrap, with a bit of salad
  • raelbee
    raelbee Posts: 219
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    I am a hummus addict! It's one of my favorite foods. Something I just learned is that it's surprisingly good on baked potatoes.
  • lucky1ns
    lucky1ns Posts: 358 Member
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    It's good on anything.

    I used to have it for my snack spread on crackers.

    I cant have it around.

    For me it is a trigger food.

    I would drink the whole container.

    I would love to find a nice lower fat version that I could easily make myself.

    Anybody?

    It's funny, I can walk by a plate of cookies or a bowl of candy or a chocolate pie all day but not a container of hummus.

    or a twice baked potato for that matter.
  • aippolito1
    aippolito1 Posts: 4,894 Member
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    I love to use it as a base in wraps :happy: SO yummy. Now I'm wishing I hadn't finished my tub the other day. :sad:
  • sjmay
    sjmay Posts: 386 Member
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    I'm glad I found this post. I've just started eating hummus but I only have it with veggies. I was just about to google what I could do with it.
  • crux
    crux Posts: 454 Member
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    I would love to find a nice lower fat version that I could easily make myself.

    Anybody?

    It's funny, I can walk by a plate of cookies or a bowl of candy or a chocolate pie all day but not a container of hummus.

    or a twice baked potato for that matter.

    Can of chickpeas (I can't be doing with soaking them)
    0% fat Greek yogurt 2-3 tablespoons
    juice of half a lemon
    1-2 cloves of Garlic if you wish
    a handful of fresh flat parsley
    1/2 teaspoon of cumin & 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder (optional)
    sea salt flakes & fresh ground black pepper to taste

    Wiz all that in a blender or smoothie maker check the consistency, add a teaspoon or two of water if needed.

    Taste, add more lemon/seasoning if you like (watch the salt!)

    I then put Extra virgin olive oil in mine, but it is not necessary if your real tight on calories.

    *goes home from work to scoff his left over hummus*
  • hiddensecant
    hiddensecant Posts: 2,446 Member
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    Think of all the ways you use dip, mayo, cheese, or sour cream ... and try hummus instead.

    Here is my recipe

    1 15 oz can of chickpeas (drain it well)
    1/2 cup yogurt (I use soy but you can use any other nonfat or lowfat yogurt)
    1 tbs lemon juice
    2 tsp minced garlic (i get the stuff in the jar)
    1/2 tbs cumin (I'll also add 1/2 tbs thyme when I'm in the mood)
  • jbuffan218
    jbuffan218 Posts: 275 Member
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    I have never tried hummus, although I would like to.

    I have it on my grocery list but notice many different brands & flavors.

    Any suggestions, or recommendations? of brand names that are good or flavors?
    I dont want to buy one that is crappy then be turned off of it forever.

    Thanks !


    edit for typo
  • lucky1ns
    lucky1ns Posts: 358 Member
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    Thanks!

    Is there a way to make it without the yogurt?
  • arewethereyet
    arewethereyet Posts: 18,702 Member
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    Thanks!

    Is there a way to make it without the yogurt?

    Yes, I make mine with tahini or olive oil instead of the yogurt.

    Tahini is ground seseme seeds
  • lucky1ns
    lucky1ns Posts: 358 Member
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    Hmmm. I wonder which is better.

    OO would sure be cheaper.
  • lizmichele
    lizmichele Posts: 32 Member
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    For my homemade hummus I just use:

    Can of Chickpeas (rinsed and try to get that thin skin layer off, it usually comes off when you rinse them)
    Juice of 1 Lemon
    Drizzle of Olive Oil
    Garlic

    I used to always use Tahini in my hummus, but once I was out and made it without and it turned out just as good, if not better. Plus that takes away some of the fat and calories.
  • hiddensecant
    hiddensecant Posts: 2,446 Member
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    Thanks!

    Is there a way to make it without the yogurt?

    Vegetable broth works too ... between 1/4th cup to 1/2 cup depending on how thick you want it ... at least for those of you who don't want the extra fat and calories that come with using tahini and/or olive oil. I'll use chicken broth but only if it's fresh (from cooking my own pot of chicken).
  • DogsRule666
    DogsRule666 Posts: 32
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    thanks for the recipes everyone
  • Laceylala
    Laceylala Posts: 3,094 Member
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    It's good on anything.

    I used to have it for my snack spread on crackers.

    I cant have it around.

    For me it is a trigger food.

    I would drink the whole container.

    I would love to find a nice lower fat version that I could easily make myself.

    Anybody?

    It's funny, I can walk by a plate of cookies or a bowl of candy or a chocolate pie all day but not a container of hummus.

    or a twice baked potato for that matter.


    Hummus IMO is fairly healthy as is. Not sure how to make it much healthier than what you can get in the store. However, it is very easy to make:
    Can of drained garbanzo beans
    A bit of evoo to the consistency you want the hummus
    roasted red peppers, garlic, chives, tomatoes, nuts, pine nuts, capers, etc. Add in whatever veggies you like. Roasted are the best as they are soft already.

    I am sure you could forgo the evoo already. I wonder if you perhaps you added a bit of almond or soy milk to it instead and see how that fairs? I would be leary to add cow milk or a milk that spoils easily though.

    You can also use white beans in it too for a creamier consistency.

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