04-15-2014 13:59
04-15-2014 13:59
looking for a hummus recipe
04-16-2014 05:34
04-16-2014 05:34
Love Hummus, all flavors. Here's some good ones.
04-16-2014 10:15
04-16-2014 10:15
http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/2012/03/hummus-in-the-blender.html and the variations from it are a basic way of making hummus - I use a similor deal for making mine (I buy dry chickpeas as I don't like how the hummus turns out when it comes from canned chickpeas).
04-16-2014 10:43
04-16-2014 10:43
thanks for the Link Nyxks. I'm going to try a few of these. I have discovered how good hummus is in taste and healthiness.
04-17-2014 10:55
04-17-2014 10:55
Its def more healthy when you make it yourself since you know what goes into it vs store gotten stuff that is mass produced (though some greek mom and pop shops you can get some good stuff that is still home made)
04-18-2014 10:51
04-18-2014 10:51
@scoobie57 @Nyxks and all -
Did you know that May 13th is National Hummus Day? Neither did I, until this week. The Community Team had a lively discussion about hummus over lunch on Wednesday. Regardless, I just thought I'd pop in and share my enthusiasm for hummus. I don't think I've ever used a recipe for amounts (just keep tasting it until it's delicious) but I usually use the following ingredients in various amounts:
- Garbanzo beans (I always forget to soak them, so I use mostly canned - I always reserve some of the liquid to be added to the mixture if it's not smooth enough)
- Tahini
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Minced garlic, or garlic paste
- Salt
- Minced pickled habanero pepper
- Jarred artichoke hearts
Yum! Keep the hummus recipes coming...I can't wait to try these at home!
04-19-2014 04:25
04-19-2014 04:25
I place a tin of chickpeas (drained) in a blender with salt, lemon juice, and a small amount of oil, then throw in whichever herbs and spices I feel like!
My favourite ingretients to add -
Then serve on slices of cumcumber or pitta bread
04-22-2014 04:54
04-22-2014 04:54
Mr and I use different herbs and other ingredients to change up our humuus.
One goodie is adding a few chopped smoked oysters. Adds a surpising and different level of complexity. Little goes a long way.
Also like adding cilantro and cumin.
I like my hummus chunky. I use less oil and if I want to thin it, I add a little liquid from the can. We also soak our own chickpeas but I confess sometimes I want the convenience of the canned ones.
04-28-2014 13:27
04-28-2014 13:27
Thanks for the recipe, don't love the pre made all the time. Enjoy you're fitfit .
05-02-2014 17:20
05-02-2014 17:20
I didn't notice this hummus thread before Emily mentioned it. It's my new favorite snack. I get the pre-made, but so far, it's been delicious.
05-03-2014 10:38
05-03-2014 10:38
Thanks so much for the link I will have to try this out
05-04-2014 13:40
05-04-2014 13:40
I'll offer up my hummus recipe, so that we can collectively start getting excited about National Hummus Day!
Dump the following in a food processor:
1 can of chickpeas (pinch off the skins if you have the time - makes it creamier)
2 Tbsp lemon juice
2 Tbsp tahini sauce
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp cayenne
1/2 tsp salt
(optional) 1 roasted red pepper
Give it a few long pulses in the processor, scrape down the sides and hit it a few more times.
Devour voraciously with your favorite chips, or spread on a sandwich.
05-04-2014 13:44
05-04-2014 13:44
@MatthewFitbitis telling us to "Devour voraciously" and it's not yet National Hummus Day!
I've never made my own and don't have a food processor - can it be done without one?
Hummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmus is yummmmmmmmmmm!
05-04-2014 13:59 - edited 05-04-2014 13:59
05-04-2014 13:59 - edited 05-04-2014 13:59
@Odyssey13 It's probably a little too thick for a blender -but you could thin it out by adding more oil if that's all you've got.
It's not too big of a batch - my small (cheapo) food processor handles the job pretty well.
05-04-2014 19:32
05-04-2014 19:32
i think mine out by adding a little juice from the pickled jalapenos... saves on calories n fat 🙂 (n i love a good jalapeno hummus)
05-13-2014 07:23
05-13-2014 07:23
Happy Hummus Day!
I have some classic hummus and some with pine nuts - decisions, decisions.
05-15-2014 11:33 - edited 05-15-2014 11:43
05-15-2014 11:33 - edited 05-15-2014 11:43
This is a couple of days late, but the Fitbit Community Team had a fabulous time celebrating Hummus Day at the office on Tuesday, May 13th! We circulated an email to involve the members of our department and got some great participation.
From the top left on down the line of hummus samples:
1. Creamy lemon hummus crafted by @Kelly
2. Roasted eggplant hummus made by @zapleahy
3. @MatthewFitbit 's contribution, roasted red pepper hummus (he mentioned to me that he threw this together on Tuesday morning! He thought it would be too spicy, but it wasn't.)
4. Edamame hummus, brought by Annie
5. My own contribution, habañero hummus - used my blend stick since I don't have a food processor, but it definitely does the job!
6. Jalapeño hummus, contributed by Kate.
@AmritaFitbit @RickyFitbit @EmersonFitbit and @GraceFitbit all brought cheese or items for hummus dipping - thanks for the crackers and chips, guys! Although @EmersonFitbit, you promised us homemade salsa, did you not? There will be a next time, so I won't forget.
The avocado pictured was grown in the backyard of another of our colleagues - I'm so jealous of her avocado tree!
Would anyone care to share their recipe with the Fitbit Community? @Odyssey13 - thanks for celebrating the festive occasion with us 😉
05-15-2014 12:17
05-15-2014 12:17
Nothing really to do with hummus, but more of those avos I brought.
Here is a paleo chocolate recipe made from avocados.
CHOCOLATE AVOCADO PUDDING (PALEO, VEGAN)
05-15-2014 13:36
05-15-2014 13:36
Omigosh @JessicaJM -
I just realized that I have ALL but one of those ingredients at home. This excitement...I can hardly contain it! I know what I'm whipping up when I get home. Is vanilla almond milk alright, or is it better if it's regular?
Thanks so much for sharing!
05-15-2014 13:38