Healthy Snack Hummus

If you’re looking for something to crunch on at the office or an appetizer before dinner, we’ve got an idea.  While snacking isn’t encouraged, it’s always better to choose the healthy alternative over the vending machine bag of chips.  Be on the lookout for healthy recipes online that you can pack and take to the office when you make up your lunch.  At the beginning of the week, cut up some fresh veggies and store them in plastic containers.  On your way out the door in the morning, grab one of the containers and go on your way.  There’s no guilt there, and you’ll satisfy your need to crunch on something throughout the day.

Looking for something to add to those veggies?  Need a spread or a side for your lunch or dinner?  Below you’ll find a recipe for hummus, a healthy chick pea spread.  If you’ve got a food processor on hand, give it a try and add it to your toast, salad or chicken.  It pairs nicely with just about anything!

Healthy Snack Hummus 

Ingredients: 

• 1 (15oz) can chick peas
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup tahini paste (found in your grocery’s ethnic food aisle or at a local Mediterranean grocery store)
• 2 tbsp. olive oil

Instructions: 

• Blend chick peas, garlic cloves, lemon juice and salt in a food processor with a chopping blade for two minutes.
• Add Greek yogurt, tahini and olive oil and blend for one minute or until smooth.