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LEMON, HERB & PESTO HUMMUS (V) (VN)*

by | Aug 8, 2021 | Nutrition, Snacks | 0 comments

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LEMON, HERB & PESTO HUMMUS (V) (VN)*


Servings: 4

Prep Time: 8 minutes

Nutritional values per serving (includes flatbread):

calories 314, protein 11.7g, fat 13.9g (saturated 2.5g), carbs 33.6g (sugar 2.4g), sodium 0.55g

(VN)*substitutes: non-dairy yogurt for Greek yogurt; use dairy-free flatbread.


 

INGREDIENTS


  • 1 can (400g) chickpeas, drained (retain about 10 chickpeas to garnish)
  • 1 clove of garlic, crushed
  • juice & finely grated zest of 1 lemon, or to taste
  • 15g (1 tbsp) green pesto
  • 25ml (1½ tbsp) extra virgin olive oil, or as needed
  • 2 tbsp tahini paste
  • 30g (about 2 tbsp) fat-free Greek yogurt*
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • small handful (about 10g) coriander (or alternatively parsley, basil or tarragon)
  • 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds
  • 1 (about 200g) garlic & parsley flatbread*

 

METHOD


  • Pre-heat the oven to 180° Heat the flatbread according to package instructions whilst preparing the hummus.
  • Add all the ingredients except the coriander to a food processor and blitz until smooth. You may have to scrape down the sides a couple of times.
  • Taste the hummus and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Add the coriander and pulse until combined into the hummus. If the hummus is too thick for your liking whizz in a little extra olive oil.
  • Scatter over the pumpkin seeds and a drizzle with olive oil.
  • Serve with wedges of flatbread.

 

Paul Wallace

Paul Wallace

Personal trainer of 15 plus years and creator of FT-Fit one of Glasgow’s largest fitness classes

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