The argument continues over how to pronounce it: hummus, houmous, or humous! In any case, here's a delicious, health-conscious snack and dip that Slimming World has approved to help you resist hunger. Spread it on some delicious crisp bread or eat it with raw crisp vegetables. This unofficial recipe is suitable for anyone following a calorie-restricted diet, such as Weight Watchers or Slimming World.
I have to admit that, until a week ago, I had never tried hummus! To be honest, I never found it visually appealing. Luckily, I was able to sample it during the holiday season, though it was only on nachos and drenched in olive oil. However, anything can be made slimming world-friendly with a little ingenuity, right?
When I started making my hummus, I found that almost all of the recipes called for lemon juice. But in my first attempt, I found the lemon to be too bitter. I experimented a little and added smoked paprika and lime juice to give the hummus some extra zing.
Fancy equipment is not necessary, but a food processor or blender is. There is not much mess left after the quick and simple process.
Why you should love this recipe:
Quick and easy setup
Perfect for munching
An excellent dip for raw vegetables
Children-friendly
ideal for lunchboxes
Friendly to refrigerators
freezer-friendly
Ready for batch cooking
On the Slimming World plan, Syn Free
incredibly delicious and creamy
Batch Cooking: Advice on Storage
Fridge: For up to three days, store any leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container.
Freezer: Divide into appropriate portions and store in the freezer for up to three months. Before enjoying, let it defrost for four to six hours at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator.
Quick Houmous
The argument goes on regardless of what you refer to it as hummus, houmous, or humous! In any case, here's a delicious, health-conscious snack and dip that Slimming World has approved to help you resist hunger. Spread it on some delicious crisp bread or eat it with raw crisp vegetables. This unofficial recipe is suitable for anyone following a calorie-restricted diet, such as Weight Watchers or Slimming World.
Information on Nutrition:
Slimming World Syns: 0
Calories: 355
INGREDIENTS:
400g Chickpeas in Can
A half-tsp of garlic powder
Four tablespoons of lime juice
1/4 tsp. paprika smoked
Three tablespoons of fat-free Greek yoghurt
1/2 teaspoon powdered mustard
A dash of dark pepper
A Smidge of Salt
INSTRUCTIONS:
Before adding the chickpeas to the blender, drain and rinse them.
To the blender, add the yoghurt, mustard powder, smoked paprika, garlic, half of the lime juice, salt, and pepper.
In a blender, blitz until smooth. If necessary, add extra lime juice or adjust the seasoning by tasting.
Serve right away or keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to two or three days.
Quick Houmous
Ingredients
- 400 g Chickpeas in Can
- 1/2 tsp of garlic powder
- 4 tbsp of lime juice
- 1/4 tsp paprika smoked
- 3 tbsp of fat-free Greek yoghurt
- 1/2 tsp powdered mustard
- A dash of dark pepper
- A Smidge of Salt
Instructions
- Before adding the chickpeas to the blender, drain and rinse them.
- To the blender, add the yoghurt, mustard powder, smoked paprika, garlic, half of the lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- In a blender, blitz until smooth. If necessary, add extra lime juice or adjust the seasoning by tasting.
- Serve right away or keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to two or three days.