Best Hummus With Veg Sticks Recipes

PEANUT HUMMUS WITH FRUIT & VEG STICKS

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This healthy, nutty dip, with tahini and smoked paprika, is perfect for spreading - eat with apple slices and vegetables for a quick lunch or snack

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories Buffet, Lunch, Side dish, Snack, Supper

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

380g carton chickpeas
zest and juice 0.5 lemon (use the other 1/2 to squeeze over the apple to stop it browning, if you like)
1 tbsp tahini
0.5-1 tsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp roasted unsalted peanuts
1 tsp rapeseed oil
2 crisp red apples , cored and cut into slices
2 carrots , cut into sticks
4 celery sticks, cut into batons lengthways

Steps:

Drain the chickpeas, reserving the liquid. Tip three-quarters of the chickpeas into a food processor and add the lemon zest and juice, tahini, paprika, peanuts and oil with 3 tbsp chickpea liquid. Blitz in a food processor until smooth, then stir in the reserved chickpeas. Serve with the fruit and veg sticks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Fat 16 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 35 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 16 grams sugar, Fiber 13 grams fiber, Protein 15 grams protein, Sodium 0.8 milligram of sodium

HUMMUS SNACK PACKS

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Save the liquid from a can of chickpeas to make a creamy hummus. We've served it with vegetable crudités for a healthy snack that contributes to your 5-a-day

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories Snacks

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

400g can chickpeas, drained, liquid reserved
1 garlic clove
½ tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1-2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 x 200g bags rainbow carrots or 4 regular carrots
2 x 200g bags baby cucumbers or 4 regular cucumbers

Steps:

Tip the chickpeas and garlic into a bowl with the cumin, coriander, 1 tbsp lemon juice and the oil. Add 2 tbsp of the reserved liquid from the chickpeas, then blitz using a hand blender until smooth. If the blender is struggling, add another splash of the liquid. Season and add a little more lemon juice if needed.
Spoon the hummus into four small containers. Will keep covered and chilled for up to three days. Slice the carrots and cucumber into batons when you're ready to eat and serve with the hummus.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 18 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium