Heart-Healthy Hummus
Hummus is an extremely simple and versatile condiment that can be added to your home-made nourish bowls, falafel sandwiches or thinned out to make a delicious salad dressing. My luxuriously smooth hummus has the added benefit of being heart-healthy thanks to the addition of nigella seeds.
These seeds possess cardio-protective benefits via its antioxidant and antihypertensive actions. In fact, studies show nigella seeds significantly improve cardiovascular function, protecting against hypertension-induced tissue damage and oxidative stress. The best part is, you only really need 1/4 tsp a day to relish in its benefits.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chickpeas
1/4 cup tahini
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp nigella seeds
Juice of 1 lemon (about 1/4 cup)
1/4 cup cold water
Throw all the ingredients, except the water, into a high speed blender. While blending, slowly pour in the water until a smooth consistency forms.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
Serve with veggie sticks, pita bread or on top of homemade nourish bowls.
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