{"id":1297,"date":"2011-09-13T18:40:47","date_gmt":"2011-09-13T18:40:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.colourfulpalate.com\/?p=1297"},"modified":"2012-08-22T22:01:34","modified_gmt":"2012-08-23T04:01:34","slug":"easy-peasy-hummus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.colourfulpalate.com\/?p=1297","title":{"rendered":"Easy Peasy Hummus"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Easy<\/p>\n

Most people have protein with most of their main meals, but oftentimes, the stretch that it\u2019s hard to get it in is when we snack.<\/p>\n

I know I used to always grab something like crackers or an apple for snacks without pairing it with protein. I\u2019d dip my carrot sticks in Ranch dressing. Of course, I must be commended for eating the carrots, but\u2026<\/p>\n

Now that I\u2019m so much wiser and grownup (ha) I make better snack choices. When I have an apple I like to eat it with a small piece of white cheese or organic peanut butter (or this delightful concoction). Crackers must marry nut butter. The fruit and yogurt get together. But my raw veggies have always felt lonely without the store-bought dressings\u2026so today I found the perfect partner for them. The carrots have never been happier.<\/p>\n

Hummus. Yummy, creamy, homemade hummus. I have no idea why it\u2019s taken me so long to make it. I\u2019m trying to eat more veggies for snacks and this dip definitely makes me more excited to do so. I really love the flavour of this hummus. It\u2019s got a delicious exotic flare because of the addition of garam masala, a pungent, flavourful spice from India.<\/p>\n

Easy Peasy Hummus<\/h2>\n
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  1. 1 can (19 fl. oz.) chickpeas<\/li>\n
  2. \u00bd cup fresh organic parsley<\/li>\n
  3. 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil<\/li>\n
  4. 1 tsp. garam masla spice<\/li>\n
  5. \u00bd tsp. sea salt<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Blend everything up in your high-speed blender or in your food processor. Feel free to use your imagination for this recipe. If you take out the spice and the parsley, it\u2019s really just a very basic hummus recipe. Next time I\u2019d adding lots of fresh garlic and basil from the garden<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    \"Easy<\/p>\n

    I ate the hummus with brown rice crackers and some carrots for a mid-morning munchie. (I\u2019m such a snacker, keeps me from being too hungry. Trust me, you never want to be around me when I\u2019m really <\/em>hungry.)<\/p>\n

    I love the fact that this recipe literally takes like 3 minutes to whip up. The faster the better, right?<\/p>\n

    Nutritional Info (per tablespoon):<\/span><\/strong> Cals: 79, Fat: 2g, Sodium: 44mg, Carbs: 11.5g, Fiber: 3.5g, Sugars: 2g, Protein: 4g<\/p>\n

    And for those of you who don\u2019t know\u2026I have a Facebook page<\/a> finally<\/em> so if you want extra Colourful Palate love go like my page! Or follow me on Twitter<\/a> or subscribe to me here<\/a>!<\/p>\n

    What are some of your favourite afternoon \u201cprotein-paired\u201d snacks? <\/em><\/strong>(If I get lots of ideas I may post them on my site or my Facebook page! SO bring it on!)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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