Quarantine Kitchen #3: DIY Hummus Recipe

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I may not be able to tell you what day it is, but I can tell you that a quick, easy, and tasty recipe you can make anytime with just a few ingredients you probably have in your pantry is hummus.

If you thought it only came from your favorite Greek restaurant or the refrigerated section of your grocery store, you are going to love how simple this DIY hummus recipe really is!

DIY Hummus Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 can (15.5 ounces) chickpeas (aka Garbanzo beans)
  • 2 to 5 garlic cloves (to taste), peeled
  • Juice from 1 lemon
  • 2 Tbsp tahini
  • 1 scoop Keto Elevate
  • Drizzle of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

  1. Add first five ingredients to a food processor and blend.
  2. Slowly add olive oil and continue blending until a smooth, creamy consistency is reached.
  3. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
  4. Enjoy with fresh, sliced veggies and/or pita wedges.

Chef Note: You can also make this DIY hummus recipe in a blender. (I use a Ninja.) Just add all of the ingredients and blend until smooth.

Chef Note: For some other delicious options, replace chickpeas with black beans or even white beans.

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Cristina is a Metabolic Effect L3 Nutrition Consultant and a Precision Nutrition L2 Nutrition Coach. Cristina's passion is to help others discover how great their bodies are meant to feel. Whether you're looking to improve your diet, increase energy levels, manage stress, or simply lead a more balanced life, Cristina provides the guidance, support, and tools necessary to make lasting changes. When she isn’t in the kitchen creating nutritious and delicious recipes, or leading one of our Shape-Up Challenges, Cristina enjoys soaking up the sun on the coast of the Carolinas while raising her two amazing daughters, who are active in soccer and volleyball. Cristina is a firm believer that the most effective way to teach children is through our own actions, which is the driving force behind always seeking new ways to enhance personal health and well-being.

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