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Hashimoto's-Friendly Classic Hummus with Cucumber and Carrot
Creamy, lemony hummus with a gentle hint of garlic makes a familiar dip for crisp cucumber and tender carrot sticks.
Fits Hashimoto's, Celiac, PCOS and 13 more diets
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Ingredients
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp water, plus more as needed
- ¼ clove garlic, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- ½ whole cucumber, cut into sticks
- 1 medium carrot, cut into sticks
Method
- Steam carrot sticks until tender but still easy to pick up.8 min timer
- Blend chickpeas, tahini, lemon, oil, water, garlic, and cumin smooth.
- Add a little water and blend until hummus is creamy.
- Spoon hummus into a bowl and serve with cucumber and carrots.
Why it works
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis: Chickpeas, tahini, cucumber and carrot make a simple plate without soy, seaweed or gluten-containing grains.
- Picky eater: Smooth, mild hummus comes with familiar cucumber and tender carrot sticks for dipping.
- No red meat: Chickpeas and vegetables make this a meat-free dinner.
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