Basil Curry Hummus!

As sad as it is, I must speak the truth. Sometimes, prices of food are just too high to be purchasing certain items as frequently as I would like.

Yes, Sabra, I am looking at you. 

I posted a recipe for hummus before and discussed this topic. Even though I LOVE the smooth, cool, creaminess of a good ol' tub of Sabra, I just can't purchase a $7-8 tub of the stuff each week (which is about how fast I use it!).

I've found it SO much cheaper to just make my own. I used mixed beans last time, but this time I went traditional and used garbanzo beans. I can easily find an organic brand, with the only ingredients being sea salt and beans, for around a buck at my local Kroger.  

Basil Curry Hummus

1 can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed

2 TBSP olive oil

1/3 cup unsalted chicken or vegetable stock

2-3 basil leaves 

1 TBSP curry powder 

1) Place all ingredients into a blender.

2) Blend until smooth. If your blender is not the best, as mine is not, you may have to periodically stop the blender and mix the hummus around so that all the beans are blended. Add extra stock as needed.

And there you go! How EASY is that? 

What I love about making your own is that you can throw anything you want into the blender. Roasted peppers, extra garlic, even jalapeno! 

You can put this stuff on anything, use it as a dip, or a base for other dips/sauces. Do what I did and have on a slice of some home made whole grain bread! 

How do you like your hummus? 

Have you ever made your own?

Natalie 

Avocado Hummus Recipe!

I love hummus.
I discovered it a few years ago and fell in love. I can't exactly remember how, but I was probably just sick of reading so much about it on the blogs and recipe sites I am subscribed to, and decided it was about time I bought some of my own. Enter... the Sabra obsession. 



Curse you, you creamy, cool, delicious container of brown mush.

Anyway, I know that I am not alone with the hummus trend going on here. One of my favorite bloggers (whom I have mentioned before), is Else from Hungry Hungry Hippie... she too is a proclaimed Sabra fanatic! 

And how could anyone not be? I understand if you are living a Paleo lifestyle, beans are not part of your diet (I hope you have access to some Paleo hummus recipes or something!), but otherwise... addiction to this stuff is quick!

Lately we have been trying to save some cash, and a large tub of Sabra (or really, most brands) can ring up anywhere from $5-$7... and my family much rather spend that on other items. So, I decided I would try and make my own, cheaper- yet still as delicious- version!

I added avocado for a bit more flavor and healthy fat content!

I just mashed this up myself, and it obviously came out chunkiet than regular hummus (I actually liked it that way)... however, next go around I plan to use a food processor or blender. 

Avocado Hummus

1 avocado
1 can beans (I used a can of mixed beans, but you can use any)
1 TBSP melted coconut oil
1 TBSP garlic powder
Dash of cumin
Dash of Paprika
Fresh lemon juice
chopped fresh cilantro

1) Drain and rinse your beans.

2) Split open and take the seed out of the avocado, and scoop the meat in a bowl (or blender, if you use that method). (I know this part was obvious, but I just love how pretty avocados look!)

3) Combine all ingredients into a bowl and mash it up with a fork or potato masher (or simply press the "on" button for your blender...)

That's it! I thought the hummus had a wonderful, summery taste... plus that cilantro really gives it a kick.
I used this with just regular veggies, but also loved to spread a bit on my home made bread, or one of those lettuce wraps I mentioned in my first WIAW.

This recipe really is cheaper than buying Sabra (I still love them though. If they ever want people to review their products, they know who to contact!). For the time being, I will be making this stuff regularly!

Have you ever tried hummus?
What do you eat it with?

Natalie