Lemon Hemp Hummus

2021-10-06

Lemon Hemp Hummus

Everyone knows hummus is the ultimate dip appetizer! Change up your usual snacking with this Lemon Hemp Hummus made with fresh lemons and Hemp Hearts for a nutritious recipe made from wholesome ingredients.

There’s a chance I’m making a gross generalization here, but if you were to poll healthy food bloggers about the food they eat most, I have a feeling it would be hummus.

Hummus is one of those recipes that is always convenient to have on hand. As someone who aims to get in as many veggies as possible on a daily basis, having hummus for dipping certainly helps me step up my game. At this point vegetables basically taste like hummus to me…

Seeing that hummus is a food group in my diet, it’s become important for me to ensure I’m maximizing its nutrition. I’ll admit that at times I get lazy and just buy it at the store, but when I make it myself I’m reminded how easy it is to make!

Making it at home also allows you to add in delicious and healthy ingredients like Hemp Hearts and ditch the preservatives they put into store-bought versions.

This Lemon Hemp Hummus is hands-down my favourite recipe I’ve made this year. I basically demolished a bowl in one sitting (unfortunately it doesn’t come with a side of will-power…).

It’s unbelievably tasty, has heart-healthy omega fatty acids from the Hemp Hearts, protein from the chickpeas and a zesty lemon flavour.

I just made yours and every healthy food blogger’s dream come true!

Lemon Hemp Hummus

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 1 1/2 cups 1x

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Ingredients

1/4 cup Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts
1 15 oz can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/4 cup tahini
2 tbsp olive oil
2 lemons, zest + juice
1 tsp salt + pepper
1 tsp cumin

Instructions

Place Hemp Hearts in a medium skillet over med-high heat and lightly toast. Remove from heat once dark brown colour achieved. Set aside.
In a food processor combine chickpeas, garlic, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice and zest. Process until combined.
Add in salt and pepper, cumin and Hemp Hearts.
Process until smooth.
Store in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to one week.

Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Manitoba Harvest. I was compensated for my time, however all opinions are my own. Thanks for supporting the brands that help make THM possible and bring more delicious recipes your way!