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Curried Hummus [v, gf]
Curried hummus, or, as I also like to call it “anti-inflammatory hummus” because it contains turmeric and garlic – both which have anti-inflammatory properties! I love throwing a little turmeric in things whenever I can (especially cooking stir frys, etc)… it’s just such an amazing spice, plus chickpeas contain quite a bit of protein.. another added benefit! Lately, it’s been quite warm out, and when it’s warm I crave cool crisp things. Stuffed pita pockets have been high on my list recently.. I like to fill them with cold cucumber, fresh arugula and/or spinach from my garden, a little whole grain dijon mustard, and, yep… curried hummus!! Simple. Quick. Crisp. Delicious. Or, as a quick snack, I also love to grab a collard green leaf from my garden, slather it in the curried hummus, and wrap it up like a little burrito. Voila! Healthy, light, but packed with protein and anti-inflammatory spices. Yum.
As for making this hummus, all you need is a cuisinart (or a blender could work, but a cuisinart will be much better). It’s really quick to make as you just toss all the ingredients in, blend it up, and you’re done. It’s a great thing to whip up for an appetizer at a dinner party (serve with crackers, pita, or on squares of collard green!)… or just for yourself like I do! It will keep for a week or more in an air-tight container. As you’ll notice, I did not add tahini to this recipe, as I think hummus is delicious without tahini too, but of course, if you love tahini you can add it! You could also try adding other spices or herbs to this… maybe dill? Paprika? Experimentation encouraged! 
Ingredients:
- 2 (15 oz) cans chickpeas (also called garbonzo beans)
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 tbsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 6 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (or to taste)
- Strain the chickpeas and wash them once with water.
- Toss all ingredients into your cuisinart (or blender), blend until smooth and all ingredients are combined.
- Adjust seasonings to taste (you can add more olive oil or a little water if you like it a bit less dense).
- Serve with pita, crackers, veggies, or save for later to use as a spread for sandwiches!
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that looks delicious. I am going to try it with different spices. I made some lemon peel capers – the yellow of the peel cut in tiny pieces and pickled in salt and the lemon juice. I think that would go great in this curried humus, just a tiny bit goes a long way.
Nice! that sounds great! definitely let me know what you think of the combo!
Ok I just typed up this whole big long comment and now it’s not sihnowg up so i am going to do it again. If it shows up twice I’m not crazy, just computer stupid. So this is what I have been after the whole time, I just thought I would comment on all your other cute posts along the way. I saw this recipe about a week ago, but have been so CRAZY busy since we got home form vacation I’m just getting around to printing it off. Hummus is one of my favorite foods right now. I can’t wait to try it. Thanks for the recipe.
I love the twist with the classic hummus recipe. I am excited to try. I am sure this will be a blast…Love the color too!
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hope you like the hummus if you get a chance to make it! Thanks again!
Yep, that’s a great hummus, and I love those pita chips. I’ve alayws gotten the big container at Costco, but it’s a lot of hummous! Saw that brand recently in a smaller size at Central Market.I’m going to try your brownie recipe sometime. We are vegetarian, not vegan, but I’d like to make vegan meals more often.
Hi Erika,
let me know if you like the hummus and brownie recipes if you try them! I am vegetarian, too… not vegan, but as you can see I make lots of vegan things
I made this the other night: SO GOOD. I also baked my own chips to go with it; cut small corn tortilla like a pizza, salted them and baked them in the oven for 8 minutes at 400. I’ve been dipping carrots in the leftovers everyday with lunch. I didn’t wait long enough before brushing my teeth after eating it so the tumeric turned by toothbrush bristles yellow.
Hahaha turmeric will do that! Thanks for reporting back, Sydney! Happy you enjoyed it so much!