In this Healthytarian Living episode, host Evita Ochel shares how to make homemade chickpea hummus, along with nutrition information, a preparation demo and many tips.
Specific topics covered in the video include:
- Introduction
- Ingredient Nutrition (2:35)
- Tools Needed (9:02)
- Preparation Demo (9:49)
Characteristics of this meal are as follows:
- 100% plant-based (vegan)
- Made of real food
- Raw (if using sprouted ingredients)
- Organic (based on your choice of ingredients)
- Gluten-free
- Corn-free
- Nut-free
- Source of healthy carbohydrates
- Source of healthy fats
- Source of healthy protein
- Rich in minerals and vitamins
- Source of phytonutrients and antioxidants
- Naturally low in sodium
- Cholesterol-free
- Optimal for healthy weight maintenance or weight loss
- Optimal for health, healing and prevention
Goodies Needed
- 2 cups Chickpeas (organic, cooked or sprouted)
- 1 cup Water
- 2 TBS Tahini (organic)
- 2 TBS Extra Virgin Olive Oil (organic)
- 1 Garlic Clove
- 1 Lemon (juiced)
- 1 TBS Cumin
- 1/4 - 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1/2 - 1 tsp Unrefined Salt (Sea Salt or Himalayan)
Optional:
- 1/4 - 1 tsp Black Pepper (organic, ground or peppercorns)
- 1/2 - 1 tsp Mustard Seeds (organic)
- 1/2 - 1 tsp Coriander Seeds (organic)
- Fresh herbs and/or Olives (for garnish)
Tools Needed
- Cutting Board
- Knife and Utensils
- Hummus Bowl/Dish
- A blender like a Vitamix OR Food Processor, such as a Cuisinart
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