Artichoke Hommus

Artichoke Hommus

Fancy a dip at a moments notice but want to lose all the cream cheese and fillers?

Here’s your answer.

And it’s dairy free, gluten free and vegan. Enjoy with celery or other veggie sticks (zucchini, carrot, cucumber…) or linseed crackers.

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It accounts for 2% of body weight, but uses 25% of oxygen we breathe, up to 50% of carbs we eat and 20% of heart’s output of blood.

Your brain possesses the capacity to change, and given the right nutrients, it’s ability to function is enhanced.

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HOMMUS DIP

HOMMUS DIP

So quick and easy.

Great wholefood source of protein, fibre, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6 and folic acid.

Use instead of butter or margarine.

hommus dip

Ingredients:

600g canned chickpeas, drained, rinsed

3 garlic cloves, crushed

100ml olive oil

2 tbs tahini paste*

1 tsp ground cumin

Juice of 1 lemon

 

Method:

Step 1: Place the chickpeas, garlic, olive oil, tahini paste, cumin and lemon juice in a food processor and process until combined. Add 1/4 cup (60ml) of water and process again until quite smooth.

Step 2: Place hummus in a bowl and serve with celery, cucumber, carrot sticks or toasted pita bread.

Enjoy!