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Hummus and Vegetables: The Ultimate Healthy Snack


  • Author: Hannah

Ingredients

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For the Hummus (or use store-bought):

  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

  • ¼ cup tahini

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 12 cloves garlic

  • Juice of 1 lemon

  • ¼ tsp ground cumin

  • Salt, to taste

  • 24 tbsp cold water (for creaminess)

For the Vegetables:

  • Carrot sticks

  • Celery sticks

  • Bell pepper strips (red, yellow, green)

  • Cucumber spears

  • Cherry tomatoes

  • Snap peas

  • Broccoli or cauliflower florets

  • Optional: sliced radishes, zucchini, or jicama


Instructions

1. Make the Hummus (5 minutes!)

  • Add chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and salt to a food processor.

  • Blend until smooth, adding water a tablespoon at a time until creamy.

2. Prep the Veggies

  • Wash and slice your vegetables into dippable shapes.

  • Arrange on a platter or pack into containers for grab-and-go snacking.

3. Serve

 

  • Spoon hummus into a bowl or small jars.

  • Surround with colorful veggies — or layer them in a bento box or jar for a fun presentation.