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Herb Hummus

  • 15 Mins

    Prep Time

  • 0 Mins

    Cook Time

  • 6

    Servings

  • 262

    Calories

  • 12g

    Fat

  • 20g

    Carbs

  • 8g

    Protein

Recommended For:

Lupus

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Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Baby Spinach, washed
  • 1 Bunch Kale (about 2 Cups), washed and leaves removed from stems
  • 1 Large Bunch Fresh Basil, washed and leaves removed from stems
  • Juice from 1 Lemon
  • 1 (12 oz) Can Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • ½ Cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • ½ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil, more if necessary
  • Salt and Pepper, to taste

What You’ll Need

  • Food Processor or Blender

  • Measuring Cups

  • Cutting Board or Knife

  • Rubber Scrapper

  • Can Opener

  • Colander

  • DDairy:

    Omit the cheese and replace with nutritional yeast

Instructions

  • 1.

    Wash Hands Wash hands with soap and water.

  • 2.

    Combine in a Blender To a blender or food processor, combine all of the ingredients except the olive oil and the salt and pepper.

  • 3.

    Add Olive Oil Blend on high. Drizzle in the olive oil, while blending. Stop the blender or food processor and scrape the sides of the container down, if necessary. Continue blending, adding more olive oil if necessary, until the mixture is smooth and spreadable, but not runny.

  • 4.

    Season Mix in salt and pepper to taste.

  • 5.

    Enjoy in Many Ways Enjoy on pizza, pasta, sandwiches, burger, fish or chicken.

  • 6.

    Wash Hands Wash hands with soap and water.

Recipe created by Meijer Chefs

Nourishment Notes

Chickpeas

Chickpeas are a plant-based protein source. They provide fiber to help keep you full, help with digestion and may help reduce inflammation.

Kale

Kale is rich in many nutrients including vitamin A, vitamin C and calcium. Kale may also help to reduce inflammation.

Spinach

Spinach is a nutrient powerhouse. It’s packed with antioxidants to help reduce inflammation associated with lupus. It also contains nutrients and vitamins that may help lower the risk of heart disease.

Fatigue Buster

  • Kale

    Use baby kale instead of fresh kale on the stem

  • Lemon

    Use bottled lemon juice

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