Pregnancy Friendly Cilantro-Lime Chickpea Hummus with Veggie Dippers
Bright, zesty, and packed with nutrients your body is actually craving right now, this homemade hummus is the kind of snack that feels indulgent while doing a lot of good. Chickpeas bring a solid hit of plant-based protein and folate — both genuinely useful during pregnancy — while tahini adds calcium and healthy fats to keep you satisfied between meals. Fresh lime juice and a generous handful of cilantro give it a vibrant, almost restaurant-quality flavor that store-bought versions just can't touch. A pinch of turmeric and cumin round out the depth without any ingredients you'd need to second-guess. The veggie dippers — crisp carrots, cool cucumber spears, and sweet red bell pepper strips — make this a complete, well-rounded snack that covers multiple food groups in one colorful spread. Because you're blending everything yourself in a food processor, you know exactly what's going in the bowl, which is a genuine comfort when you're being more mindful about labels and additives. Serve it straight away with everything fanned out around the bowl and it looks as good as it tastes.
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4 servings
For the hummus
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained, liquid reserved
- 3 tbsp tahini
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 clove garlic, roughly chopped
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, loosely packed
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 2–4 tbsp reserved chickpea liquid or cold water, as needed
For the veggie dippers
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 2 medium persian cucumbers, sliced into spears
- 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
For serving
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
- pinch of smoked paprika (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the chickpeas, tahini, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, cumin, turmeric, and salt to a food processor. Process for about 30 seconds, until the mixture is roughly combined and the chickpeas are broken down.
- 2
With the processor running, drizzle in the 3 tbsp olive oil through the feed tube. Continue processing for 1–2 minutes, scraping down the sides once, until the hummus is smooth and creamy. Add the reserved chickpea liquid or cold water 1 tbsp at a time, processing between additions, until the hummus reaches a smooth, spreadable consistency that holds a swirl.
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