Breastfeeding Friendly Crudités with Hummus
Crunchy, colorful, and genuinely satisfying, this platter of fresh vegetables with a silky homemade hummus is exactly the kind of nourishing snack that feels effortless to pull together. The hummus itself is blended until impossibly smooth and creamy, thanks to a trick of drizzling in ice water while the food processor runs — the result is light, fluffy, and far better than anything from a tub. Chickpeas bring a solid hit of plant-based protein and fiber, both of which are especially welcome when your body is working hard to produce milk. Garlic-infused oil delivers that warm, savory depth without the raw garlic that can sometimes upset a nursing baby's tummy. The rainbow of carrots, cucumber, bell pepper, celery, and radishes keeps things interesting and loads every bite with vitamins and hydration. A dusting of smoked paprika and a drizzle of oil on top make it look like something you'd order at a restaurant, but the whole thing comes together with minimal effort and zero stress.
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6 servings
For the hummus
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 3 tbsp tahini
- 2 tbsp garlic-infused oil, plus more for drizzling
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- 2–3 tbsp ice water
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
For the crudités
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 2 medium stalks celery, cut into sticks
- 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced into rounds or spears
- 6 radishes, trimmed and halved
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Can be omittedflat-leaf parsley
Instructions
- 1
Add the drained chickpeas, tahini, garlic-infused oil, lemon juice, cumin, and salt to a food processor. Process for about 1 minute, until the mixture is roughly combined and paste-like.
- 2
With the processor running, drizzle in the ice water one tablespoon at a time, processing for 2–3 minutes total, until the hummus is very smooth and creamy and holds a soft peak when a spoon is lifted through it. Scrape down the sides as needed.
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