Try This Easy Recipe For Hummus With Paprika
This is an easy recipe for hummus with peppers. You may not know it, but this Middle Eastern dish is not just a nutritional dream; it also has a low calorie content.
For this recipe, we basically follow a traditional recipe with the basic ingredients: Chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and fresh garlic. The only thing we add is a touch of paprika, though you can also choose to use cayenne pepper if you like it spicy.
This recipe is as delicious as it is versatile. So we also want you to know that you can add other ingredients to vary its taste.
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Hummus or not hummus?
Fantastic chickpeas
Chickpeas are the main ingredient in hummus. This is a legume that appears to be an amazing source of many essential nutrients. So if you still need a reason to try this recipe, look no further. A serving of 100 grams of hummus contains:
- Calories: 166
- Fat: 9.6 grams
- Protein: 7.9 grams
- Carbohydrates: 14.3 grams
- Fiber: 6.0 grams
- Manganese: 39% of recommended daily intake
- Copper: 26% of recommended daily intake
- Folate: 21% of recommended daily intake
- Magnesium: 18% of recommended daily intake
- Phosphorus: 18% of recommended daily intake
- Iron: 14% of recommended daily intake
- Zinc: 12% of recommended daily intake
- Thiamine: 12% of recommended daily intake
- Vitamin B6: 10% of recommended daily intake
- Potassium: 7% of recommended daily intake
Also read: Hummus a natural antidepressant, rich in nutrients
Easy recipe for hummus with paprika
The best way to ensure that you eat a high quality hummus with all its nutritional benefits is by making it yourself at home. So we will show you how to make the traditional recipe and then how to add paprika or other ingredients from there.
Ingredients
- 7 dl boiled chickpeas. You can peel them if you prefer an even consistency.
- 1 to 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 3 to 4 ice cubes
- 0.8 dl tahini. It is reminiscent of peanut butter, with with sesame seeds instead of peanuts.
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- The juice of 1 lemon
- Hot water (if necessary)
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Peppers to taste
Preparation
- First soak the chickpeas. They should be soaked overnight before cooking them (unless you enjoy farting!).
- Once cooked, you can either peel them for an even consistency or leave them for a more lumpy consistency. In any case, add the chickpeas and chopped garlic to a bowl with a food processor or blender and puree them.
- Then add ice cubes, tahini, salt and lemon juice while the food processor is still running. Then blend it all for about four minutes. Check the consistency and if it is still too thick, run the processor again and add some hot water. Do it slowly.
- Continue blending until you reach the desired consistency.
- Then put it in a serving bowl, and add a little extra virgin olive oil. Garnish with a few chickpeas in the middle if you like. Sprinkle peppers on top, to your liking.
- Finally, you can enjoy it with hot slices of pita bread and any kind of vegetables of your choice.
Also read: Four delicious recipes for chickpea salad
This easy recipe for hummus with peppers is a great accompaniment
In general, this and other versions of hummus are a good replacement for commercial dressings and dips. Thus, their creamy taste and texture will definitely enhance your many dishes. It does not add extra calories. For example, you can add hummus to your:
- Sandwiches and burgers.
- Devil’s eggs.
- Chicken nuggets and other types of steaks.
- Toast, bread and biscuits.
- Any vegetable.
- Salads, soups and creams.
Concluding remarks about hummus with peppers
Hummus is such a healthy dish. Although the traditional recipe is the best, feel free to experiment with other ingredients such as roasted garlic and pepper, avocado, black beans, cayenne, etc.
Do not be afraid to use tahini. You only need to use 0.8 dl tahini for 7 dl cooked chickpeas to get a delicious and irresistible hummus. However, feel free to add more, depending on your taste.
Lastly, pay close attention to what you are eating with this dish. While everything goes well, keep in mind that if you eat it with the fried chicken, you may well forget all about a low-calorie meal! Our advice is that you eat it along with other healthy foods such as whole grain breads and fresh vegetables.
