Quick Lemon-Garlic Hummus. Makes 2+ cups You know how you think you know something…. Like the earth is round. Or flowers bloom. Or hummus goes into a bowl? … only to have your vision shattered? Yeah. The earth is not perfectly round. How’s that for blowing your mind? Ingredients: 2 cans chickpeas, drained (reserve 1/4 cup whole chickpeas for garnish) 3 Tbsp lemon juice (about 1 lemon, juiced and strained) parsley, small palmful – plus extra for garnish 2 cloves garlic 1 tsp tahini, or more to taste 1/3 cup olive oil salt Grilled pita bread, for dipping Method: First step, find a nice spot to make the hummus.
Chickpea field in Lower Galilee, Israel. To make a happy plate of hummus quicker than a bowl of oatmeal, you just need a few ingredients. Put the chickpeas, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, tahini, salt, and olive oil in a food processor. Buzz until smooth, adding more olive oil if necessary. Enjoy with a smile, a friend, and a secret. Hungry for more? Be notified when National Geographic releases my memoir. Burani Bonjon (Spicy Braised Eggplant) Burani Bonjon Serves 4-6 as a side dish This dish is best served at room temperature. The tumeric and cayenne give the eggplant an enjoyable kick. Ingredients: 1 large eggplant (about 8″ long) 1/2 can diced tomatoes 4 cloves garlic, crushed or minced 4-6 Tbs vegetable oil 1 Tbs dried cilantro (use fresh for garnish if you have it) 1 tsp turmeric 1/8 tsp (or up to 1 tsp) cayenne pepper (mild or death-by-cayenne) Salt & Pepper to taste Optional Garnish for non vegans: Seer Moss (Garlic Yogurt Sauce) Method: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Recipe adapted from Hungry for more? Be notified when National Geographic releases my memoir. Simply fill in your details below. Healthy Recipes: 35 Quick Low-Calorie Lunches. By Laura Schwecherl By the time noon rolls around, it may seem too easy to head to nearest pizza joint.
But hold up: We have 35 healthy lunches that are 400 calories or less and can be made in no time! And for those who need a little more fuel to keep on going, each meal also includes an optional side snack to keep anyone’s belly full (up to 500 calories). So say sayonara to take-out or hours slaving at the kitchen -- with these options, nobody will go hungry (or unhealthy) again. Sandwiches/Wraps1. More from Greatist:31 Healthy and Portable High-Protein SnacksHack Your BBQ: Smoked Lemonade and Superfast GrillingOrthorexia: When Healthy Eating Turns Obsessive.