Red and Yellow Beet Root Hummus

Does anyone else gravitate toward warm colors in the summer? Actually, I kind of gravitate toward warm colors all year round. Anyway, this recipe is another beet root hummus. I’m SORRY! I am who I am, and I love pretty hummus. In this recipe, I sauté the beets so they are a bit softer before… Continue reading Red and Yellow Beet Root Hummus

Beet Root Hummus on Avocado Toast

In the new year, we could all do with some extra color in our foods.  This is a small way to add in some pink to your toast.  Pink is a color that soothes emotions and promotes a state of wellness in the mind, according to psychological research.  These things never hurt in life, so… Continue reading Beet Root Hummus on Avocado Toast

Black Bean Hummus

Do you want hummus constantly but have an insatiable desire to consume as many antioxidants as possible like I do?  If so, you should definitely make this recipe.  It’s literally just hummus but with considerably more antioxidants from black beans.  Let me know what you think. Ingredients 3 cups black beans, cooked3 Tbsp. tahini3 cloves… Continue reading Black Bean Hummus

Mandarin Citrus Hummus

I did not always enjoy hummus.  With parents from the Midwest, it was not a staple growing up.  However, as I have explored the origins of the dish and experimented with making my own, I realize it is one of the best foods to keep in my kitchen.  The jury is out on the exact… Continue reading Mandarin Citrus Hummus

Hummus

As a vegan, I learned how to make hummus early on.  I consider it a health food staple.  This recipe is oil-free, but feel free to add olive oil if you so desire.  You do you. Ingredients 2 cups chickpeas, cooked (save cooking water)2-4 cloves garlic, chopped¼ cup tahini½ lemon, juiced1 Tbsp. turmeric1 tsp. coriander1… Continue reading Hummus