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healthy snacking: roasted red pepper hummus

12/5/2015

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Roasted Red Pepper Hummus | www.thealiconklin.com
​     When I'm looking for a healthy snack, especially one I can easily bring to work, I nearly always turn to hummus. I don't need to tell you all the different things you can do with hummus - you already know. But I do want to convince you that making your own is infinitely better than buying a prepackaged version at the grocery store.

     Don't get me wrong - there are some great pre-made hummus' out there. But when you could have a more delicious, healthy, clean version that happens to work out costing you less money to have it why would you go for the other stuff?
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus | www.thealiconklin.com
     Personally my favorite way to use this particular hummus is to dip green veggies in it (cucumber, broccoli, sliced green pepper, and raw green beans are excellent choices). Not only do the flavors pair well, but the red and green colors are quite festive! It makes an excellent addition to any holiday gathering.

     The most important part of a great snack is that you can't stop eating it. Don't be fooled by how delicious and addictive this hummus is - I promise it's healthy and you can go to town on it guilt-free!

     Now whip up a batch for yourself or for your next holiday party...everyone will love the festive colors and having a health-conscious choice on the table.
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus | www.thealiconklin.com
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Prep Time: 7 minutes
Cook Time: n/a
Servings: makes about 2 cups

You Will Need:
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 7oz jar roasted red peppers (discard 1/3 liquid, keep the rest)
  • 1-2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
  • 2 TBS lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
  • 2 TBS extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor (except for the extra olive oil). Pulse a couple times, then let it run on low until smooth and fully integrated. 
  2. Pour into a bowl. Using the back of a spoon, run the spoon in a swirl design on top. Drizzle with olive oil. That's it! Enjoy!
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    Ali is a Brooklyn based blogger and Certified Health Coach with the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, providing you with recipes to inspire you to cook more at home! She is a firm believer in knowing that eating healthy can be made easy and inexpensive if you simply know how to cook and understands that for the average person there needs to be balance between "healthy" and "unhealthy". Whether you are looking for easy weeknight recipes, delicious snacks, or want to try something new, Ali's recipes are easy to follow at all skill levels! For more info about Ali and her offerings, check out the About page.

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