According to The Spruce Eats, hummus likely goes back to thirteenth century Egypt. Hummus means chick pea in Arabic. Chick peas are abundant and commonly eaten in the Middle East.
Our chef Dorothy’s homemade hummus is a favourite among our children. Made fresh the day it is on our menu, it is often served with an array of vegetables or as a spread on whole wheat crackers.
As chick peas are considered super food (rich in vitamins and minerals, high in protein and fiber, and low in saturated fat), hummus is a perfect accompaniment to our snack.
Due to allergies within our centre, Dorothy omits the tahini/sesame sauce.
Dorothy’s Hummus Recipe
19 oz can of Chick Peas (drained and rinsed)
1 tbsp Garlic Powder
1 ½ tsp Salt
1 cup Olive Oil
2-3 oz Lemon Juice
Mix all ingredients and use either a hand blender or jar blender and puree until smooth. You can adjust seasoning at the end if you like. Enjoy!
