I really like it and I have a lot of it in the fridge so I've been eating it but I was wondering if it's good for me.

I try to eat it with carrots if I can but sometimes I have it with my crackers.

I'm watching the Lakers game right now and the Lakers are absolutely smoking the other team. I don't even know who they're playing b/c they are dominating so much!

I actually don't care about teams really I'm more a fan of players. I loved the Bulls when they had Jordan and now I like the Lakers because they have Kobe and he's an entertainer. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Opensourcep...od-for-you.html

I would think so? I hope so, because it is a staple in my diet. I would think that the chick peas are protein, garlic is good for your blood, and the only fat would be sesame and olive oil, both of which are "good" fats, right?

Seriously, I can't get enough of the stuff. My husband makes the most incredible hummus. We keep in in the fridge at all times.

It's very good for you! Chick peas are a good source of protein and all the other ingredients are healthy. There's a reason why it's a staple.

Meredith (best and most talented cooker in the whole wide world ) says to tell you that it's not-not good for you.

Uh...hmmm...

If it's all natural it's all good for you

If you make your own it will be ridiculously good and you will see a huge difference from store bought stuff (especially when they do silly things like throw in sun dried tomatoes). Trust me Im Armenian we know our hummus if you need a good recipe I would be happy to share.

its very fattening.

whenever possible, try to get the 'slimline' kind - its made with less oil.

but yes, its good for you, really good with toasted pita bread chips wtih a touch of zatar seasoning. i make htese myself and they are soooo good with humus.

Araxi - do you take the skins off? I have a friend who does that, and its so good but so much work!

I'd love a recipe if you want to pm me or post

Tami - I have this theory that you can never have enough olive oil. Its possible my backside disagrees, but skinny girls are over rated in my opinion

I think Hummus are cool trucks. They have a great image since the first gulf war and all the celebrities have them, like the Governator. They are roomy and safe...but good for you? Hmmm, not so sure I am seeing that.
They certainly arn't good for the environment and most of the folks I see driving an H2 or H3 can't park them well. I think I heard GM is going to sell the Hummus brand of trucks due to the gas prices and lack of sales for them.





Trader Joe's has a Kalamata Olive Hummus that I love! I pull some veggies out of the garden and got myself a good snack...so yeah, hummus is healthy and good for you. And it keeps me away from the Raisinettes.

yah rebecca, i agree, but unfortunately store bought humus rarely has the 'good' oils in it, like olive. some of the better brands do i am sure. i love olive oil.

i love how random your blogs are. just great. yes, i think it's good for you: especially if you are eating it with carrots. better than potato chips!

I love hummus! It is good for you, but Tami is right about the oil. Everything in moderation

Hummus is DEFINITELY yummy and good for you! I've got a great recipe I'll throw up here later if anybody is looking for a good one to make the stuff homemade - which is definitely better for you, as Tami noted (and I found this link here that addresses the homemade/store bought discussion as well)!

(I'd add the recipe now but I'm at work and don't have it on me... oh shoot - did I just admit to being on OSP while at work?)

Mmmmm, recipes would be good

Recipes would be amazing!
Please post them!!

I've never had hummus - I've had chick peas in my salad does that count? {gg}
I'd like to try it but definitely want to make it myself....
I try to make everything from scratch so I can control what
I'm putting in my trunk!

Yes please Arexi

I use chick peas, olive oil, lemon juice and salt

I'm sold on that combo right there - I am a serious citrus addict
especially with lemons - put a lemon in it and I'm sold.......lemon juice,
lemon slices, lemon zest. I'd love to see a recipe too.

Lisa and Peter,

Do you ever add Tahini? It adds the smoky zip--yum!

Yes on tahini, although I don't like too much, and who could make hummus without garlic???

We have to fight our kids over it when we make it. They are 8, 6, and 4.... aren't they too young to like hummus?

you have to have tahini..... just have to.

I'm sold........I'm going to the Fresh Market this afternoon!!

I've never had Tahini before but am going to look for it this afternoon at The Fresh Market....it sounds delicious too!

Okay guys - here's the recipe - as promised. It's from my AMAZING yoga teacher and as someone who used to eat store-bought hummus, I will NEVER go back to that stuff after eating this (which I love to make and stuff in pitas for lunch with veggies - YUM!)

FRESH HUMMUS
--2-3 medium cloves garlic, sliced (I cheat and used about 2 tsp. of minced garlic from a jar)
--A handful of parsley, chopped
--2 healthy scallions, in 1-inch pieces (these are the skinny green onions - I use the bottom third of 2)
--3 cups cooked chick peas (2 15 1/2-oz. cans, rinsed and well drained) (I boil the peas according to the instructions on the can, then drain...and put in the food processor)
--6 tbs. tahini **** I never use 6 tbs. - that can be strong, so I go with 2 tbs. tahini and 4 tbs. olive oil and find it to be a perfect combo -- by the way, tahini is ground up sesame seeds and can be found in the Greek section of Meijer/most local grocery stores
--6 tbs. fresh lemon juice
--3/4 to 1 tsp. salt to taste
optional: cayenne and a little cumin, to taste

DIRECTIONS:
1) Place garlic, parsley, scallions in food processor or blender and mince.
2) Add chick peas, tahini, lemon juice, and salt and puree to a thick paste.

Transfer to tightly lidded container and chill - should keep for 5-7 days.

ALso, if anyone wants a yummy recipe for a summer salsa (I had some today for lunch!), this one is SO GOOD!!!

Our recipe actually uses the chickpeas straight out of the can, no cooking required. Seems to work just fine. They do rinse them and suggest toweling them off to get the skins off, but I'm not that great at it. Takes too long and they don't bother me after a nice spin in the food processor.

Ive had some PM's for the hummus recipe so I thought Id post here. Gail its quite similar to yours.

1 can (16 ounces) garbanzo beans
5 tablespoons tahini
6 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons yogurt (i use non fat and this makes the hummus creamy)
2-3 cloves of garlic depending on your love of garlic mashed with a pinch of salt
Salt
Hot red pepper
paprika
cumin

1. Place the garbanzo beans in a blender container or food processor fitted with a steel blade. Puree until smooth and creamy and there are no lumps. Set aside.

2. In a mixing bowl combine tahini, lemon juice, yogurt, garlic, and salt. Blend well. Stir in the pureed garbanzo beans. Blend thoroughly. Spread the dip on a small bowl. Sprinkle with a little olive oil, cumin and hot red paper.

If you really want an easier way if there is a local Armenian market (not sure how many are up in Santa Barbara lol) but there are some in the OC area and tons here in the Pasadena area. You can buy the hummus in a can that is already mixed with tahini all you have to do is add garlic and 2 tablespoons of yogurt. The brand is called Cortas, they make the best and they are .69 a can.

Araxi, double check your recipe - you listed tahini twice

ooooops I fixed it. Thank you!

DJ... Hummus is very healthy for you. Eating it with any whole grain (pita, or whole grain crackers) makes it a complete protein. Way better than a burger!!

And definitely better for you than a Krispy Kreme. Keep rockin' the hummus!!

And I make my own too, and use Trader Joe's canned garbanzos because they don't have any preservatives in it. Try add a few roasted red peppers... Yum.

I went to a Greek restaurant a few weeks ago and they served us hummus with hot pita bread cut like a pizza and it was soooooooo good!! I don't know anything about hummus but this one was just made up of chick peas, olive oil, garlic, salt & pepper. We asked the waiter what it was and she told us

I like the Costco version warmed up, yum!

Thanks for the recipes! I like using hummus in paninis instead of cheese....a little meat, some roasted red pepper, and hummus.

Very good for you, especially if you make it yourself. It is very high in fiber and good protein. I will try to add a recipe to my health blog soon. Check by next week, if interested: Eat Healty!!! Be Happy!!.

dont forget the falafel!!!!!

WOW, I love hummus! The first time that I saw and had it was at the maine media workshops. Everyone was grabbing some of it and some pita bread, so I was like "why not try some, it looks good." From that day on when ever I see it I must have it!! hehehehehehehe, good eats!

I worked at a The Mediterranean Grill in Freeport ME one summer and got addicted to Hummus it is very good for you. We make our own now and Mediterranean food as a whole is a great diet I lost like 30 lbs that summer eating about 80% of there food. There is very few if any perservitves in the foods lots of nuts, fresh vegies and yogurts which are great for breaking down fats and digesting foods.