There’s hummus and then there’s golden hummus. This turmeric-infused hummus is spiced with a little bit of cumin and topped with curry-spiced roasted chickpeas. Not only do they add flavor to the dish, they also add a nice crunch. Pair this hummus with roasted carrots, crackers or raw vegetables and you got yourself the perfect snack or a quick healthy lunch.
Turmeric Hummus With Curried Chickpeas [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
Serves
2 1/2 cups
Ingredients You Need for Turmeric Hummus With Curried Chickpeas [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
For the Golden Hummus:
- 3 cups chickpeas
- 2 medium garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (about one lemon)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
- 1/2 cup, plus 2 tablespoons water
For the Curried Roasted Chickpeas:
- 1 15-ounce can chickpeas
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
How to Prepare Turmeric Hummus With Curried Chickpeas [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
To Make the Roasted Chickpeas:
- Preheat oven to 400ºF.
- In a medium bowl, mix the curry powder, garam masala, garlic powder, and salt.
- Stir the chickpeas and olive oil with the spices until well coated.
- Spread on a cookie sheet and bake for 35-40 minutes or until crispy and golden.
To Make the Hummus:
- While the chickpeas are roasting, make the hummus. Add the chickpeas, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, water, and olive oil to a food processor and process until smooth.
- Add the turmeric, cumin, and salt and process until it turns a bright yellow color.
- Add more water if the hummus is too dry.
- Serve with roasted chickpeas, parsley and crushed red pepper (optional).
- Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
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Caroline Doucet
See My RecipesI’m Caroline, a registered dietitian living in Kelowna, British Columbia. I help others eat more plants, improve their relationship with food and quit dieting. I want to inspire you to work on your relationship with food without trying to eat “perfectly.” Most of all, I want to share nutritious recipes that will make you fall in love with food and cooking all over again–recipes that will feed your body and your soul!
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