This middle Eastern delicious spread or dip is a great alternative to any of its mayo based cousins. That being said, the homemade version seems to be quite a bit better for you than the store-bought pre-packaged variety. Coming in quite a bit lower in fat and calories.
One tablespoon of typical homemade hummus has 23 calories, 1.3 grams of fat and 1.1 grams of protein. While an equivalent mayo-based dip has more than double the calories and is made up of 75% fat (most of it saturated) with little to no protein.
Hummus is a great source of protein, potassium and fibre. It is also rich in iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6 and Omega 3 fatty acids. It's a fave among diabetics with a very low glycemic index (around 12). This means it won't raise your glucose levels quickly and will keep you feeling full and satisfied.
To increase it's nutritional value even more, use it as a dip with a variety of veggies or stick to a moderate amount of whole wheat pitas. If you live in Edmonton, try the fresh-baked whole wheat pitas from "The Happy Camel" on the west end. They are out of this world! Thanks to Janice and my Dad I tried them yesterday for the first time.
Below is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe for you to enjoy over the holiday weekend. Thanks to Amel for sharing this delicacy.
Hummus
1 can chick peas
1/4 cup Tahini
1 1/2 clove garlic
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup lemon juice (fresh)
Drain chick peas but reserve some liquid. Add everything to food processor and blend until smooth. Add some of the reserved liquid if it is too thick. Drizzle olive oil on top with a sprinkle of paprika. Dress with chopped tomatoes. Delicious!!!
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
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