Curried Walnut Hummus

Name: Curried Walnut Hummus
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 garlic clove, peeled; 2 tbsp + 2 tsp olive oil; 1/2 lemon; 1 tbsp curry powder; 1 cup walnuts, divided in half; Optional: Whole wheat/seed crackers, Variety of vegetables for serving (celery, snap peas, tomatoes, rainbow carrots)

Serves

Serving Size

1/4 cup

Meal

Snack

Description

This Curried Walnut Hummus throws a new twist on everyone’s favorite dip with warm curry spice, vibrant lemon, and walnuts for added texture and nuttiness.

Ingredients

1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/2 tsp salt
1 garlic clove, peeled
2 tbsp + 2 tsp olive oil
1/2 lemon
1 tbsp curry powder
1 cup walnuts, divided in half
Optional: Whole wheat/seed crackers, Variety of vegetables for serving (celery, snap peas, tomatoes, rainbow carrots)

PREPARATION

Add chickpeas, salt, garlic, 2 tbsp olive oil, lemon juice, curry powder and ½ cup walnuts to a food processor and blend until smooth.
Roughly chop the remaining ½ cup of walnuts. To serve, drizzle hummus with 2 tsp olive oil and top with chopped walnuts.
Spread on whole-wheat crackers, or dip with raw vegetables. The hummus will keep for up to one week in an airtight container in the fridge.

NUTRITION

Calories: 190 cal
Total Fat: 15 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5 g
Sodium: 301 mg
Carbohydrates: 10 g
Dietary Fiber: 4 g
Total Sugars: 0.4 g
Protein: 5 g
Calcium: 40 mg
Iron: 1 mg
Potassium: 188 mg