Oh What A Happy Hummus Day!

First of all, my love for hummus has been an open secret ever since I started my plant-based journey! Therefore, having another hummus recipe for my #MeatlessMonday shebang is not quite surprising! But let me warn you,  this is not your ordinary hummus ladies and gentlemen, this one is appetizingly green, naturally gluten-free hummus with a twist!

My PlantFire Kale Hummus is really simple, yet very unique and offer distinctive layers of flavor from the roasted garlic and raw kale, plus just a kick of the right zest from the lemon juice! Incorporating kale into this delectable creation is an awesome way to add nutrients into your snack! The kale brings a different kind of experience and texture to the taste.  At this point, allow me to share why eating kale is beneficial for you and your body:

I guarantee that any ordinary snack can turn into a party with this undeniably healthy hummus! You can never go wrong with this delicious PlantFire Kale Hummus! Enjoy it and savor some of the beautiful seasonal flavors of fall!

PlantFire Kale Hummus

Ingredients:

1 bulb fresh garlic

1 large can (25 ounces) garbanzo beans (chickpeas)

1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

¼ cup tahini, well stirred

1 small bunch kale, stems removed and roughly chopped

sea salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

START BY ROASTING GARLIC:

Preheat oven to 400F.  Peel away the outer layers of the skin from the garlic bulb, leaving the skins of the individual cloves intact.  Cut off ¼ to ½ inch of the top of cloves, exposing the individual cloves of garlic.  Place the head of garlic in the center of a small piece of foil.  Close the foil around the garlic tightly.  Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the cloves feel soft and tender.  Allow it to cool.  Using a fork or knife, press down on each clove to squeeze the garlic out of the skin.

MAKE THE HUMMUS:

1.  Rinse and drain garbanzo beans, reserving ¼ cup of the liquid.

2.  Put the garbanzo beans and the ¼ liquid in a blender.

3.  Add in kale, lemon juice, tahini, roasted garlic, salt and pepper then start blending them all together until you achieve the right consistency.

4.  Serve it with favorite vegan crackers, veggies or as a part of your sandwich.

Question: Is kale a mainstay in your meal menu at home? Do you love hummus? Any requests for future hummus recipes? I would love to hear from you, post your feedback in the comments section below!

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