This Healthy Green Hummus Recipe is a unique spin on traditional hummus! It includes nutrient-rich greens, soft garbanzo beans and a simple list of flavor-packed ingredients. This green hummus has the most addicting savory taste that’ll make it hard to stop dipping into. But the fact that it’s made with healthy ingredients means you can indulge all you want without the guilt!
Nutrient-Rich, Green Ingredients Needed:
- 1 cup fresh parsley – Rich in vitamins K, A and C. Helps with high blood pressure, bone health and inflammatory diseases.
- 1 cup fresh spinach – Super low in calories and full of vitamins such as vitamins K, C, and A. It’s also high in antioxidants which act as an anti-inflammatory and help protect against disease.
- ½ avocado – A great source of omega-3 fatty acids, folate and potassium. Considered a “healthy fat” that helps maintain cholesterol levels and benefits heart health.
- 4 green onions – Provide a substantial amount of vitamin A which helps with vision and vitamin K which helps with blood clotting.
And then there’s the garbanzo beans!
- 2 cans of garbanzo beans – Canned garbanzo beans are the best choice when making hummus because they’re already soft enough to break down easily in the blender.
- Garbanzo beans also come with their own list of health benefits. Including the fact that they’re a great source of fiber and protein. They also support blood sugar control because of their low glycemic index.
Next you’ve got the flavor-adding ingredients which include:
- 6 cloves garlic
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 whole lemon, squeezed for juice
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp cumin
As you can see, this green hummus is super easy to make! You simply put all the ingredients in a blender and pulse until nice and smooth. This recipe includes 2 tablespoons of water to help make the hummus a little creamier. But you can adjust the water content to your liking, adding more or less as you see fit.
This green hummus is perfect when paired with traditional pita bread, whole wheat crackers or tortilla chips. Or you can add it to your favorite sandwich for a kick of extra flavor. So, if you’re ready to get blending, read on for this amazing Healthy Green Hummus Recipe!
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Healthy Green Hummus Recipe
Course: SidesDifficulty: Easy6
servings5
minutes5
minutes360
kcalThis Healthy Green Hummus Recipe is a unique spin on traditional hummus! It includes nutrient-rich greens, soft garbanzo beans and a simple list of flavor-packed ingredients.
Ingredients
1 cup fresh parsley
1 cup fresh spinach
½ avocado
4 green onions
6 cloves garlic
½ cup olive oil
1 whole lemon, squeezed for juice
2 cans garbanzo beans (15 oz each)
2 Tbs water
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp cumin
Directions
- Add parsley, spinach, avocado, green onions, garlic, olive oil and lemon juice to a blender. Blend until completely processed
- Drain the garbanzo beans then add them to the blender along with the water, salt, pepper, and cumin
- Blend until completely smooth. Add more water or oil at your discretion to reach desired consistency
- Serve with pita bread, crackers, chips or on a sandwich
Notes
- Calories & Nutritional Info may vary based on different brands and ingredients used. Nutritional Info below was calculated using Very Fit Well’s Nutrition Calculator.
Nutrition Facts
6 servings per container
Calories360
- Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
- Total Fat
21.9g
34%
- Saturated Fat 3.3g 17%
- Sodium 819mg 35%
- Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
- Potassium 459mg 14%
- Total Carbohydrate
36.5g
13%
- Dietary Fiber 8.1g 33%
- Sugars 1.4g
- Protein 8.1g 17%
- Calcium 6%
- Iron 17%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
