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                          Hummus and veggie sticks recipe with nutritious chart

           

Tips to make this recipe healthy

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A classic and healthy snack! Here's a simple recipe for Hummus and Veggie Sticks:

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Ingredients:

For the Hummus:

- 1 cup cooked chickpeas (drained and rinsed)

- 1/4 cup tahini

- 1/4 cup lemon juice

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 1/4 cup olive oil

- Salt and pepper to taste

- Optional: paprika, cumin, or other spices to taste

For the Veggie Sticks:

- Carrot sticks

- Celery sticks

- Cucumber slices

- Cherry tomatoes

- Bell pepper strips

- Radish slices (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a blender or food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil. Blend until smooth.

2. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

3. Transfer hummus to a serving bowl.

4. Arrange veggie sticks on a platter or individual plates.

5. Serve with hummus for dipping.

Tips:

- Use fresh and crunchy veggies for the best snacking experience.

- Customize your veggie sticks with your favorite colors and textures.

- For a twist, try roasting or grilling veggies for a smoky flavor.

- Hummus can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Enjoy your delicious and healthy Hummus and Veggie Sticks snack!

Nutritious chart for this recipe

Here is the nutrition information for the Hummus and Veggie Sticks recipe:

Per serving (assuming 8 servings)

- Calories: 100-120

- Protein: 5-6g (from chickpeas and tahini)

- Fat: 10-12g (from tahini, olive oil, and chickpeas)

    - Saturated fat: 1.5-2g

- Carbohydrates: 6-8g (from chickpeas, tahini, and veggies)

    - Fiber: 2-3g

- Sugar: 1-2g

- Sodium: 50-100mg (from chickpeas, tahini, and lemon juice)

Vitamins and Minerals

- Vitamin A: 10-15% of the Daily Value (DV)

- Vitamin C: 20-25% of the DV

- Calcium: 4-6% of the DV

- Iron: 10-15% of the DV

- Potassium: 10-15% of the DV

Veggie Sticks (approximate values)

- Carrot sticks: 25 calories, 6g carbs, 1g fiber, 10% DV Vitamin A

- Celery sticks: 10 calories, 2g carbs, 1g fiber, 10% DV Vitamin K

- Cucumber slices: 15 calories, 4g carbs, 1g fiber, 10% DV Vitamin K

- Cherry tomatoes: 20 calories, 4g carbs, 1g fiber, 10% DV Vitamin C