Written by tj | Posted in Food and Beverage |

If you are trying to eat right, you probably already know that making dishes at home is a great way to ensure that you are not consuming hidden calories. The truth is that most people underestimate the amount of calories that are in the foods we eat at restaurants. Even buying packaged foods at the grocery store opens you up to unnecessary preservatives and fat. One dish that you may want to try making at home is hummus. This Middle Eastern Dip is a fantastic healthy snack, because it is loaded with vegetarian protein. Additionally, with the right accompaniments you can make a meal off of it!

To get started making your hummus recipe, you will want to purchase some dried chick peas. Although many people use canned chick peas (also called garbanzo beans), there are two reasons why starting with dried beans is best. First, all canned foods – with the exception of those produced by Eden Organics – are loaded with a harmful substance called BPA. These chemicals are linked to a number of health issues, and the FDA has recently expressed concern excessive consumption. It is best to avoid canned goods when you can. Secondly, starting with warm freshly cooked beans will actually help your hummus to taste better. The heat helps mellow the garlic and also helps the flavors to blend.

If you are serious about making a low fat hummus recipe, you will want to make sure you reserve a portion of your cooking liquid. You can use this in place of oil to help your hummus reach the correct consistency. In fact, it is possible to not use any oil at all in your hummus!

If you want to make a meal out of your hummus, try making a quinoa salad tabbouleh. Serve it with some warm whole wheat pita toast and olives and you have a great healthy meal!

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