Kale and Hummus. Two winning fitness conscious vegan additions that can keep your cravings at bay. Get some fresh veggies, fruits or low carb crackers, dip and enjoy! Successful snacking is the key to remain fit and vibrant. In this recipe I have created a variation of the classic hummus by lowering the fat content and increasing the protein and nutrients by adding kale.

Serves                                  12

Preparation Time               15 minutes

Cooking Time                      5 minutes

Ready in                                20 minutes

Difficulty Level                     Easy

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoon of sesame seed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1(15.5) can garbanzo beans
• 1 cup tightly packed kale, roughly chopped
• 2 clove of garlic, crushed
• 3 tablespoon lemon juice
• ¼ cup water
• ½ teaspoon salt
• Baby carrot, cucumber sticks, celery sticks

Method

• Add sesame seeds to a skillet over low-medium heat. Stir continuously until seeds turn light golden- about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
• In a food processor pulse toasted sesame seeds with olive oil until smooth. Place garbanzos, kale, water, garlic, lemon juice and salt, process till thoroughly combined. Serve with your favorite raw vegetables.

* This recipe makes about one and a half cups whereas serving size is around two tablespoon per person. You can store it in an airtight container for up to 1 week.