I think, that I became a hummus lover from the first time, I tried it. It has been a long time ago now, so I am not sure anymore. Back then I was going to the special market to buy hummus. It was in a big barrel of freshly prepared hummus, and everyone was buying according to needs. I was not a Health Nut back then, but still enjoyed it a lot, especially in summer with a piece of pita bread. Things changed drastically, when I learned, that it is insanely easy to make it yourself, and after that, there was not turning back. I never looked back and never even considered store-bought hummus anymore. I realized, that it can be made, not only from chickpeas, but also from beans, lentils, and the one made from frozen green peas is something else, the bright green color is simply not from this earth. I hope you get the message, I experiment a lot. And with my new-found passion for healthy food, I started thinking about nutritious meals, and how to make them.
I have to admit, that I was worried a little, when I tried this hummus for the first time. I was motivated, because I do not eat seeds enough as snacks, and really wanted to incorporate them into my regular menu. So there you go... This recipe is simply amazing: it tastes great, it is extremely healthy and it is very easy to make. Just give it a try.
Have you ever came across saying, that pumpkin seeds are "good source" of magnesium and zinc? I checked my nutrition charts and have to say, that "good source" is understatement. They are as good source of iron as chickpeas, but better source of magnesium and zinc than common ingredient of hummus. And they are the best source of zinc of all food products known to man. Given that both magnesium and zinc are the two elements, which most likely to be deficient in any diet, we should include food rich in those elements in our diet. This is why pumpkin seeds are important and this is why I am so proud of myself creating this recipe. Now it is easy for me to make sure, that I eat approx. 100g of them each week.
Tips:
1. Remember, that all seeds, including pumpkin seeds contain phytic acid, the mineral thief.
2. There are several ways to de-activate phytic acid and make minerals accessible to us.
3. Ways to limit activity of phytic acid are: ferment seeds in acidic water, include carrots, garlic or onion into the recipe.
4. Some say, that small amounts of food containing phytic acid is well tolerated by us, however I could not find specific information, what that actually means.
5. Typically we eat this hummus as tortilla roll-ups with home-made tomato sauce and salad, but you can also use it as "pate" to make a sandwich or you can enrich your soup by blending-in some of that hummus into it.
I have to admit, that I was worried a little, when I tried this hummus for the first time. I was motivated, because I do not eat seeds enough as snacks, and really wanted to incorporate them into my regular menu. So there you go... This recipe is simply amazing: it tastes great, it is extremely healthy and it is very easy to make. Just give it a try.
Have you ever came across saying, that pumpkin seeds are "good source" of magnesium and zinc? I checked my nutrition charts and have to say, that "good source" is understatement. They are as good source of iron as chickpeas, but better source of magnesium and zinc than common ingredient of hummus. And they are the best source of zinc of all food products known to man. Given that both magnesium and zinc are the two elements, which most likely to be deficient in any diet, we should include food rich in those elements in our diet. This is why pumpkin seeds are important and this is why I am so proud of myself creating this recipe. Now it is easy for me to make sure, that I eat approx. 100g of them each week.
Tips:
1. Remember, that all seeds, including pumpkin seeds contain phytic acid, the mineral thief.
2. There are several ways to de-activate phytic acid and make minerals accessible to us.
3. Ways to limit activity of phytic acid are: ferment seeds in acidic water, include carrots, garlic or onion into the recipe.
4. Some say, that small amounts of food containing phytic acid is well tolerated by us, however I could not find specific information, what that actually means.
5. Typically we eat this hummus as tortilla roll-ups with home-made tomato sauce and salad, but you can also use it as "pate" to make a sandwich or you can enrich your soup by blending-in some of that hummus into it.
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