Hummus With Paprika: Try This Easy Recipe

Today we are discussing an easy recipe of hummus with paprika. You may not know it, but this Middle Eastern dish isn’t just delicious. It is packed with good nutrients and yet it is low in calories.

For this recipe, we pretty much follow a traditional recipe with the basic ingredients: chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and fresh garlic. The only thing we will add is a little paprika, but you can also use cayenne pepper if you like spicy dishes.

This recipe is as tasty as it is versatile. So we also want you to know that you can add other ingredients to vary the flavor. Are you ready for it?

The benefits of hummus with paprika

Chickpeas are legumes and the main ingredient in hummus. It is a legume that stands out as a fantastic source of many essential nutrients. So if you need another reason to try this recipe, look no further. A 100 gram serving of hummus provides approximately:

• Calories: 166
• Fat: 9.6 grams
• Protein: 7.9 grams
• Carbohydrates: 14.3 grams
• Fiber: 6.0 grams
• Manganese: 39% of the RDI
• Copper: 26% of the RDI
• Folate: 21% of the RDI
• Magnesium: 18% of the RDI
• Phosphorus: 18% of the RDI
• Iron: 14% of the RDI

• Zinc: 12% of the RDI
• Thiamine: 12% of the RDA
• Vitamin B6: 10% of the RDI
• Potassium: 7% of the RDA
  (RDA = Recommended Daily Allowance)

Easy recipe for hummus with paprika

This easy pepper hummus recipe is a great addition to other dishes. You can also use it as a substitute for commercial mayonnaise and dressings.

The best way to ensure you are consuming a high-quality hummus with all of its nutritional benefits is to make it yourself at home. So we’ll show you how to make the traditional recipe and then how to add paprika or other ingredients.

Ingredients

• 1 to 1 1/4 cup dry chickpeas (you will have 3 cups chickpeas after cooking them, you can peel them if you prefer a smooth consistency)
• 1 to 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 3 to 4 ice cubes
• 1/3 cup tahini (also known as t’hina. It’s made similar to peanut butter, but with sesame seeds instead of peanuts)
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• The juice of 1 lemon
• Hot water (if needed)
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Pepper to taste

Preparation

• First soak the chickpeas for at least overnight and then cook them.
• After cooking, you can then peel them off their skins for a smoother consistency or leave them as is for a thicker texture.

• Place chickpeas and finely chopped garlic in the bowl of a food processor or blender, then puree the mixture well.
• Then, while the food processor is still running, add the ice cubes, tahini, salt and lemon juice. Then mix it for about four minutes.
• Check for consistency and if it is still too thick, run the food processor again and slowly add a little hot water.
• Keep mixing until you reach the desired consistency.
  Then transfer the hummus to a serving bowl and add a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
• Garnish with a few chickpeas in the center, if you like.
• Sprinkle paprika powder to taste.
• Finally, enjoy it with warm pita bread and vegetables of your choice.

Hummus with paprika: a great side dish

In general, these and other versions of hummus are a great replacement for commercial dressings and dips. Thus, the creamy taste and texture will certainly complement and enhance your many dishes. Also, it doesn’t add a lot of extra calories. For example, you can add hummus to dishes such as:

• hamburger buns
• filled eggs
• chicken nuggets and other fried dishes
• toast, bread and crackers
• corn and flour
• any kind of vegetable
• salads, soups and different types of purees

Conclusion

Hummus is a healthy side dish. While the traditional recipe is best, feel free to experiment with other ingredients such as:

• roasted garlic and bell pepper
• avocado
• black beans
• cayenne pepper
• and so forth

Also, don’t be afraid to use tahini. You only need to use 1/3 cup of tahini per three cups of cooked chickpeas for a delicious and irresistible hummus. However, feel free to add more to taste.

Finally, pay close attention to what you eat with this dish if you are trying to lose weight. Although it goes very well with a variety of dishes, keep in mind that if you eat it with fried chicken, for example, you can forget that it is low in calories! Our advice is that you eat it with other healthy products such as whole wheat bread and fresh vegetables.