The morning became so busy today as I woke up late. I couldn’t rush for my early morning jogging. But that can’t be an excuse for making a bad and not-so-healthy breakfast. Thankfully I had soaked a bowl of white chickpeas in the night. That saved me today. I couldn’t ever come out with a better recipe other than an easy hummus recipe in these wee hours.
Hummus, a recipe which is a full stomach protein enriched breakfast has not originated in recent times. Rather it dates back to the 13th century. History says it was first made in ancient Egypt. Later on, it spread across the Middle East. The name Hummus is an Arabic word meaning chickpeas.
Let’s see how you can make it too for your breakfast.
Ingredients:
White chickpeas – 1 Cup (Soaked for 8 hours)
Green Chilies – 2 Nos.
Garlic cloves – 4 Nos.
Black pepper powder – ½ Teaspoon
Olive oil – ½ Cup
Water – Adequate
Lemon juice – 1 Tablespoon
Salt – To taste
Procedure:
Take the chickpeas and boil without salt. I pressure-cooked it to save time.
Now, put these in a blender. Add green chilies, garlic cloves, black pepper powder, lemon juice, salt, and an adequate amount of water to blend it.
Blend.
Add ½ cup of olive oil and blend it to a smooth paste.
Transfer it to a serving bowl. Spread the rest ½ cup of olive oil over the top layer of hummus.
Your easy hummus recipe is ready.
Serve with Pita bread or brown bread.
Nutritional Value of 100 g Hummus
| Calories | 214 Cal |
| Protein | 10.71 g |
| Fat | 8.93 g |
| Carbohydrates | 28.57 g |
| Fiber | 7.1 g |
| Sugar | 3.57 g |
| Calcium | 71 mg |
| Iron | 2.57 mg |
| Sodium | 607 mg |
Conclusion:
Hummus is a good source of protein and carbohydrates, so it is better if you consume it in the mornings. It’s a powerhouse that keeps your tummy full for quite some time and you stay energetic for the whole day.
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