Homemade Hummus
Hummus is consumed by people around the world. It has a creamy, smooth texture that most people enjoy as a spread on pita bread, crackers, or sandwiches. It requires very little time to make and very few ingredients. Hummus has been around since ancient times, and is a staple in Middle Eastern diets. Hummus is a nutritious plant-based protein that is high in vitamins and minerals, aids in digestion, is anti-inflammatory, and is excellent for heart health. What's not to love with this chickpea spread? Stores offer a wide variety of flavors of hummus, but they also offer a lot of unnecessary ingredients. Making your own is a much healthier option and requires a minimal amount of ingredients. You can be creative in making your own hummus too. Once you have a basic recipe, you can experiment with tons of different options. Today my nutrition class made homemade hummus, and it was a hit! We had the basic recipe done and then added all sorts of spices. Just by sampling the hummus...