Hummus is a traditional dish of the Middle East. Translated from Hebrew, "hummus" means both the chickpea itself and the dish, the main component of which is chickpea. Hummus is usually made from boiled chickpeas, but it can also be made from sprouted chickpeas, in which case it is perfect for raw foodists.
To make hummus from chickpea sprouts, you will need (main products):
- sprouted chickpeas (turkish or lamb peas) - 250 g;
- olive or linseed oil - 50-70 g;
- lemon juice - 1 lemon;
- garlic - 3 cloves, or to taste;
- cumin, coriander, turmeric, cilantro (if only cilantro - 50 g, bunch);
- sesame paste (tahini) or sesame seeds;
- salt.
Other, additional ingredients can be added to taste, the main thing is to take into account the compatibility of the products. The main products are listed above, the following can be varied to your liking:
- parsley,
- onion,
- dill,
- chilli,
- seaweed,
- green onions,
- avocado,
- Pine nuts,
- olives,
- carrot,
- celery,
- Chees Feta.
Making hummus from chickpea sprouts is very simple. First you need to sprout the chickpeas. When the chickpeas have sprouted, you can start making hummus.
Put the sprouts in a blender, add the ingredients (the main ingredients are indicated in the list, this is a classic hummus recipe, but you can add other additional products from the second list to taste) and mix in a blender until smooth. If the process in a blender is difficult, you can add a little water to the mixture.
Any hummus recipe can be made not from boiled, but from sprouted chickpeas. Hummus from chickpea sprouts is fresher in taste, it has more nutty flavors in it. This is a great recipe for raw foodists.
Hummus is served with bread or a drink, you can also use it as a snack for meat or vegetables.
