How to Make Hummus-Transform Your Kitchen-Episode #15

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Master hummus maker, Justin Burns, is my special guest on this episode of Transform Your Kitchen. Hummus is one of my most favorite foods on the planet! I eat it as a dip with carrots, cucumbers, bell pepper slices, or tomatoes.

Ingredients:

1 can garbanzo beans (with ¼ c. juice from beans)

2 tbsp. olive oil (extra virgin, cold-pressed)

2 tbsp. lemon juice

2 tbsp. tahini

1 tsp. sea salt

1 clove fresh garlic or ½-1 tsp garlic powder

*Alternative Hummus Variations: Roasted Red Pepper, Kalamata Olive, Black Bean

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender or food processor.

2. Blend until smooth, desired consistency.

3. Serve with crudités (raw vegetables) or Mary’s Gone Crackers and enjoy!

Health Benefits:

-Garbanzo Beans: very high in fiber to promote colon and digestive health; also a healthy source of carbohydrates and protein

-Tahini (Sesame Seeds): healthy source of fat and fiber

-Olive Oil: healthy source of Omega-9, monounsaturated fats to promote joint health and reduce inflammation

-Lemon: help alkalize body to reduce acidity, great source of Vitamin C

-Garlic: contains allicin, a natural antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral; also contains sulfur, which aids the body in detoxification and promotes anti-aging

-Sea Salt: healthy source of sodium, magnesium, potassium, and electrolytes

*This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe, and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.