Try this easy recipe for hummus with paprika powder

Here is a simple recipe for hummus with paprika powder. It’s a healthy recipe you can enjoy at meals or as a snack. Are you ready to try?

This is a simple recipe for hummus with paprika powder. You might not know it, but this  Middle Eastern dish is not only a nutritional dream but also low in calories.

This recipe is quite traditional, with basic ingredients like chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and fresh garlic. The only thing we are going to add is a little paprika powder, but you can also use cayenne pepper.

The recipe is as delicious as it is versatile, and you can add just about any other ingredients you like.

Are you ready?

What is hummus?

Fantastic chickpeas

Chickpeas are the main ingredient in hummus. This is a legume that stands out for its many essential nutrients. If you still need a reason to try this recipe, check out the following.

100 grams of hummus gives you:

• Calories: 166
• Fett: 9,6 g
• Protein: 7,9 g
• Carbohydrates: 14.3 g
• Fibers: 6.0 g
• Manganese: 39% of the recommended daily intake (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 RDI
• Vitamin B6: 10% of the RDI
• Potassium: 7% of the RDI

A simple recipe for hummus with paprika powder

The best way to ensure you’re eating high-quality hummus with all the nutritional benefits is to make it at home. We will therefore show you how to make the traditional recipe and then add paprika powder or other ingredients.

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups dry chickpeas  (you will get three times as much after cooking them. You can peel them if you want a smoother texture)
• 1-2 garlic cloves, pressed
• 3-4 ice cubes
• 80 ml tahini (spread)
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• The juice of 1 lemon
• Hot water (if needed)
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Paprika powder to taste

Preparation

• Soak and cook the chickpeas. They must be soaked overnight before you cook them.
• Once cooked, you can either peel them for a smooth texture or leave them as is for a slightly chunkier product. Put the chickpeas and pressed garlic into a food processor or blender and process them.
• While the blender is still running, add the ice cubes, tahini, salt, and lemon juice. Mix everything for another four minutes. Check the consistency, and if it’s too thick, run the blender again and add some hot water. Do it slowly.
• Continue mixing until you get the desired texture.
• Then spread out in a bowl and add a generous splash of extra virgin olive oil. Garnish with a few chickpeas in the center if you like. Sprinkle paprika powder on top to taste.
• Enjoy your hummus with peppers along with pita bread or vegetables you like.

This simple recipe for hummus with paprika powder is a perfect side dish

This and other hummus recipes are perfect substitutes for commercial dressings and dips. Their creamy texture and flavor enhance many dishes and add hardly any calories.

For example, you can add hummus to:

• Sandwiches and hamburgers.
• Egg halves.
• Chicken nuggets and the like.
• Toast, bread, and biscuits.
• Tortillas.
• Vegetables.
• Salads and soups.

Final thoughts

Hummus is a healthy dish, and although the traditional recipe is delicious, you can benefit from experimenting with other ingredients,  such as roasted garlic, chili, avocado, black beans, cayenne, etc.

Don’t be afraid to use tahini. You only need to use 80 ml of tahini per 2 1/2 cups of uncooked chickpeas to make a delicious and irresistible hummus. However, you can add more if you want.