Hummus is one of  my favorite go-to snacks of all time. How about you, do you enjoy hummus too?

 

It’s versatile, comforting and nourishing. This dip is bright, refreshing and full of flavor. With a  slight alteration in this dip, from the Rosemarried blog, I believe i created a dangerously delicious dip. This is just so yummy that i could consume it in one sitting. Below are the healthy benefits of these combined ingredients.

 

 

 

POWERFUL HEALTHY BENEFITS:

 

 

GARLIC helps to improve the immune system in many ways such as warding off coughs and colds, improves circulation, breaks down blood clots in the body, a wonderful ear and throat remedy, an antibiotic and a heart healthy item.

 

LEMON JUICE is a great post workout drink, it alkalizes the body, great caffeine replacement, helps to dissolve Phlegm, fights cancer cells, heart healthy item and wonderful for asthma issues.

 

 

The good for you OLIVE OIL is a healthy fat which helps to regulate cholesterol,creates a healthy digestive tract, reduces unwanted allergies, improves eyesight, a good source of Iron, helps to decrease pain and a cancer fighter.

 

The amazing sweet benefits of BASIL, called the queen of herbs, in not only medicinal, but it has spiritual benefits. It was also prized by healers of ancient Greece and Rome  and still continues throughout the world as a plant that can heal the mind, body and soul. The known benefits of holy basil is that it’s able to reduce stress, fevers and coughs. A mood elevator, especially around the women’s menstrual cycles. It creates a sense of well being, increased immune functions and disease prevention.

 

And lastly, the benefits of CHICKPEAS. For one, chickpeas are very healthy because they do not contain cholesterol or saturated fats. They are also rich in protein. They are known to be effective in preventing build up of cholesterol in the blood vessels. Besides that, it can maintain and regulate glucose levels in the body for overall wellness.

 

If you never had hummus I recommend you try it. Hummus is loaded with nutrients that can promote overall health and wellness. Include this in your clean diet by utilizing it as a spread for sandwiches or wrap, dressing for salads or pasta, a dip for veggies and crackers, or a side dish for a main course. It does a body good.

 

 

 

 

Let’s scroll down for the recipe………………………….

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SERVES: about 5

 

INGREDIENTS:

1 can garbanzo beans, organic, rinsed and drained

1 fresh lemon, juice and zest

1/2 tsp ground cumin

1/2 tsp soy sauce, low sodium (optional) or you may use Tahini

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 cup fresh basil leaves, remove steams

1/3 cup olive oil, pure and unpressed

dash, sea salt

dash, black pepper

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

In a food processor, or blender, place all ingredients (except for the oil) and pulse until combined.

Slowly drizzle the olive oil while the machine is running and scrape down the container if needed. Continue adding the oil until hummus is smooth and creamy. You may also replace some of the oil with water.

When fully blended, taste and adjust seasoning. Serve immediately and garnish with a sprinkle of sea salt and a few basil leaves. If not consuming right away, place the dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

 

 

 

 

NUTRITIONAL VALUE: calories 274; total fat 15.9g; sodium 93mg; potassium 416mg; total carbohydrates 27.7 g; dietary fiber 7.2g; sugars 5.3g; protein 8.2g; vitamin A 6%; calcium 6%; vitamin C 30% and iron 16%. This dip has no cholesterol, low in sodium and high in dietary fiber, manganese and vitamin C.

 

 

 

 

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