Homemade Turmeric Hummus
Give your taste buds and your health a boost with this homemade turmeric hummus: a creamy, vibrant blend of fresh ingredients that helps fight inflammation while delivering a burst of rich, savoury flavour in every bite.
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The ingredients
- 1 chickpeas, 19 oz / 540 g can, drained and rinsed
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 lemons, juice
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, or dried
- 2 tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- cayenne pepper, tiny
The method
- In a blender, combine all the ingredients and blend until smooth. You may need to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Top with a drizzle of oil and parsley. Serve with vegetables, crackers, or on toast.
Storage tips
Keeps in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition facts
Per serving, for reference only.
- 160Calories
- 11 gFat
- 10 gCarbs
- 3 gFibre
- 3 gProtein
Chickpeas contain antioxidants like polyphenols, which can help reduce inflammation in the body and may lower the risk of chronic inflammatory disease.
Extra virgin olive oil also has anti-inflammatory properties thanks to its polyphenol and secoiridoid content.
Ginger, turmeric, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and garlic contain compounds like gingerol, curcumin, piperine, capsaicin, and allicin, known to reduce inflammation in the body.
