Hungry for something tasty and yet good for you? Consider adding legumes to your nutritional plan. High in fiber and loaded with micronutrients this is a satisfying way to snack healthy.
Before you consider pairing it with chips or crackers, think about using veggies instead. This gives you a great nutritional boost and adds in at least an oh-so-important serving.
Here are two delicious recipes that are easy to make up at home. Placed into takeaway containers with veggies sticks or rounds on the sides, and you've got a good-for-you snack that you can feel good about.
Hummus
2 cups cooked chickpeas
¼ cup water or whey
2-3 tablespoons lemon juice depending on your preference
1 ½ tablespoons tahini
2 cloves garlic, crushed
½ teaspoon sea salt
2 tablespoons olive oil paprika or fresh parsley for garnish
Combine chickpeas, water and lemon juice/whey in a food processor.
Blend together, slowly adding olive oil until the mixture starts to stick together.
Add remaining ingredients and a little extra olive oil if needed to make it smooth.
Garnish with paprika or fresh parsley and serve.
Black Bean Dip
2 cups black beans
2 tablespoons raw apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Combine black beans, vinegar and lime juice in a food processor.
Blend together, slowly adding olive oil until the mixture starts to stick together.
Add remaining ingredients and a little extra olive oil if needed to make it smooth.
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