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Hashimoto's-Friendly Classic Hummus with Cucumber, Carrot and Pita
Creamy, lemony hummus makes a familiar dip for crisp cucumber, sweet carrot and warmable gluten-free pita wedges.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- 1 garlic clove, peeled
- 2 tbsp water, plus more as needed
- ½ cucumber, cut into sticks
- 1 carrot, peeled and cut into sticks
- 1 gluten-free pita, cut into wedges
Method
- Blend chickpeas, tahini, lemon, oil, cumin, garlic, and water until smooth.
- Add water gradually until the hummus is creamy and easy to scoop.
- Spoon hummus into a bowl and drizzle lightly with olive oil.
- Arrange cucumber, carrot, and pita around the hummus for dipping.
Why it works
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis: Chickpeas, tahini, cucumber and carrot make a gluten-free plate without soy or seaweed.
- Picky eater: A familiar hummus dip comes with simple cucumber, carrot and pita dippers.
- No red meat: Chickpeas and tahini make this a meat-free dinner.
Cooking for more than one diet?
Add everyone you cook for, with their allergies, diets and ages. Gluten checks this recipe for each of them and tells you what to change for anyone who can’t eat it as written. It’s free to start.
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