Description
This easy and healthy hummus snack pack recipe features creamy homemade hummus paired with fresh rainbow carrots and baby cucumbers. Perfect for a quick, nutritious snack, these portable packs are ideal for on-the-go or lunchbox treats, combining rich flavors of cumin and coriander with the freshness of lemon juice.
Ingredients
Scale
Hummus
- 400g can chickpeas, drained, liquid reserved
- 1 garlic clove
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1–2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Vegetables
- 2 x 200g bags rainbow carrots or 4 regular carrots
- 2 x 200g bags baby cucumbers or 4 regular cucumbers
Instructions
- Prepare the Hummus: Tip the drained chickpeas and garlic clove into a bowl. Add the ground cumin, ground coriander, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and the extra virgin olive oil.
- Blend Smooth: Pour in 2 tablespoons of the reserved chickpea liquid and blitz the mixture using a hand blender until smooth. If the consistency is too thick or the blender struggles, add another splash of the reserved liquid to achieve a creamy texture.
- Season to Taste: Taste the hummus and season with salt if desired. Add additional lemon juice as needed to enhance the freshness and balance the flavors.
- Portion the Hummus: Spoon the prepared hummus evenly into four small containers for individual serving packs. Cover and chill the hummus; it will keep fresh for up to three days in the refrigerator.
- Prepare the Vegetables: When ready to eat, slice the rainbow carrots and baby cucumbers into baton shapes for easy dipping.
- Serve: Serve the fresh vegetable batons alongside the hummus snack packs for a healthy and satisfying snack.
Notes
- The reserved liquid from chickpeas (aquafaba) helps achieve a smooth hummus texture without additional water or oils.
- You can adjust the spices and lemon juice according to your taste preferences.
- Store the hummus in airtight containers to maintain freshness for up to three days.
- Use fresh vegetables for the best crunch and flavor when serving.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: hummus, chickpeas, snack pack, healthy snack, Mediterranean, gluten free, vegetable sticks, homemade hummus
