Hummus Bi Tahina Chickpea Spread with Sesame Seed Paste

May 21, 2023May 21, 20230 3
Savory Hummus Bi Tahina Chickpea Spread recipe for your lunch or snack time
in Spread

Prep

10 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups canned chick-peas
1 lemon , juice of
2 tablespoons tahini paste
1 tablespoon garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
salt
freshly ground black pepper
olive oil
1 cup kalamata olive , pitted
fresh pita bread

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
421
Sugar
2g
Fat
34g
This Hummus Bi Tahina Chickpea Spread recipe originated in the Middle East and Mediterranean region, with a long history dating back to ancient civilizations. The word 'Hummus' in Arabic means chickpeas and 'Bi Tahina' means with sesame paste, hence, the recipe's two key ingredients. The spread is a popular dish across the middle eastern region and enjoyed as a snack or dip with pita bread, crackers, or vegetables. The dish has become increasingly popular in Western countries as well, and it is often considered a go-to snack option for vegetarians and vegans due to its high protein content and versatility. Moreover, this savory spread can be customized with added flavors like roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, or spinach, depending on your liking.

Instructions

1.Drain and rinse chickpeas.
2.In a food processor, combine chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until mixture is smooth and creamy.
3.Stop the processor and scrape down the mixture from sides if necessary and process for another 2-3 minutes.
4.Once you have the desired texture, add a tablespoon of water and mix well until the mixture is easy to spread.
5.In a separate pan, heat olive oil and add kalamata olives, sautéed for 3-4 minutes or until they are nicely coated with oil.
6.Spread the hummus mixture onto a serving dish and top it with sautéed kalamata olives and sesame seeds. Serve with fresh pita bread.

PROS

Hummus bi Tahina Chickpea Spread with sesame seed paste is high in protein, fiber and healthy fats.
It’s good for digestion and heart health and can be a good alternative for people who needs to control cholesterol and blood sugar levels.

The spread is also vegan, gluten-free, and it can be enjoyed as a snack or as a meal.

CONS

While chickpeas and tahini paste are healthy ingredients for human consumption, overconsumption of hummus can be fattening as they are high in calories.
Saturated fat, salt and additives found in commercially produced canned chickpeas can also increase health risks like obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure and even cancer.

People with nut allergies, IBS, or gallbladder disorders are also advised to avoid consuming this spread.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The Hummus Bi Tahina Chickpea Spread with sesame seed paste can be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet. Chickpeas for instance is a rich source of vitamins and minerals, dietary fiber, and plant-based protein. They are also high in tryptophan, an amino acid that can help regulate appetite and promote healthier sleep.
Tahini (sesame) paste is also a great source of healthy fats, especially monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, that can help reduce inflammation and improve heart health. It is also rich in nutrients like copper, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, zinc, iron and B vitamins that are essential for bone health, digestion, immunity and energy production.
Furthermore, a healthy serving of olives added to this dish provides a rich source of antioxidants, vitamin E, healthy fats that can reduce cancer risk, and improve cognitive and cardiovascular function.

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