This popular Middle Eastern snack is simple to make and has great all-round nutritional benefits, not to mention the few grams of filling fiber that will keep hunger away that little bit longer in between meals. I often snack on this healthy recipe while I am cutting, as it kills my cravings.

Nutritional Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving (Based on 120g/Half Can of Chick Peas & 1 Cup Sliced Carrots)

• Calories: 193
• Protein: 9.7 grams
• Carbohydrates: 31.3 grams
• Fat: 3.3 grams

Cooking Instructions:

Ingredients:

• 1 Can of Chick Peas
• ¼ Lemon
• 2 Cloves of Garlic
• 250ml Water
• 1 Cup of Sliced Carrots

Directions:

1. Chop garlic and squeeze lemon into a cup or measuring cylinder.
   
   
2. Peel/slice 3-4 medium size carrots (1 cup) and place them to one side.
   
   
3. Boil some water in a pot.
   
   
4. Once water comes to the boil, add your chick peas to the pot.
   
   
5. Boil the chick peas for 5-10 Minutes (depending how soft you want them to be).
   
   
6. Drain the chick peas & pour them into a blender along with the garlic and lemon.
   
   
7. Add the water to the contents in the blender.
   
   
8. Blend up the ingredients until the contents form a golden thick texture.
   
   
9. Using a small spatula or large spoon transfer the hummus mix into a small dish.
   
   
10. Enjoy!

*Serving Suggestion: Add a touch of black pepper, a dash of paprika and a sprinkle of parsley over the top of the hummus mix for added taste!

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