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Lemony Kale Hummus

Kale is everywhere these days…. even in this Lemony Kale Hummus! But I have kale-confession to make before we get started… I resisted the kale movement for a long time – I don’t like giving in to food trends but I’m realizing foods can become trendy because they’re actually good. Shocker!

Ahu Eats: Lemony Kale Hummus

Lemony Kale Hummus


Turns out, kale is not only delicious and healthy – it’s super versatile (soup! chips! salad! pesto! meat substitute! just kidding on the last one.). Crunchy, tasty and packed with vitamin C, omega-3 fatty acids (the ones that make you smart) and a bunch of other key nutrients, it really should be on your list of favorite cruciferous veggies! Not only does it taste great when paired with lemon, but apparently the acid content in lemon juice activates the iron in the kale even more! So kale will make you smarter, healthier and tastes good? This is one food trend I can get on board with!

Ahu Eats: Lemony Kale Hummus

Lemony Kale Hummus

The bite of the lemon and the earthiness of the kale set against the creamy background of the garlic, chickpea and tahini works magically together – I think you’ll love this spin on the classic hummus we all know and love! So grab some pita chips and get to dippin’!

Lemony Kale Hummus
 
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Recipe type: Appetizer
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
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Lemony kale hummus - tangy, green and delicious with the added benefits of kale! Ready in less than 10 minutes.
Ingredients
  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained (also known as garbanzo beans)
  • 1 cup kale - washed and chopped in strips
  • 3 lemons
  • 1½ tablespoons tahini
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt & Pepper to taste (you can start with ½ tablespoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper)
Instructions
  1. Before measuring the tahini, give it a good mix - it tends to separate out.
  2. Pulse the tahini and the juice of lemons in a food processor for 5 seconds.
  3. Drain the water from the chickpeas and add them to the food processor.
  4. Add the garlic powder, salt and pepper and pulse for 20-30 seconds until there are no whole chickpeas.
  5. Add the kale to the food processor and pulse until it reaches the desired consistency. (I like mine ever so slightly chunky, where you can see bits of what's inside).
  6. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.

 

{ 32 comments… add one }
  • The Unmanly Chef September 29, 2014, 11:37 am

    Can you substitute Kale for Arrowroot because I’m allergic to Kale? hahahhahahaha This looks great! I love adding super powers to delicious foods.

    • Ahu Shahrabani September 29, 2014, 4:47 pm

      No, but try raspberry yogurt mixed with buttermilk! Hahahaha!

  • Angie@Angie's Recipes September 29, 2014, 12:35 pm

    I love different kinds of hummus. Yours with kale looks superb, Ahu.

    • Ahu Shahrabani September 29, 2014, 4:48 pm

      Thanks Angie! p.s. I just love seeing your two kitties on my comments box 🙂

  • Fariba September 30, 2014, 1:10 am

    Ahu joon, I used to look at Kale as a medicine and would just get it for juicing, but this is a good twist on getting my medicine in 😉

    • Ahu Shahrabani September 30, 2014, 4:54 pm

      It doesn’t taste like medicine – unless your medicine is delicious! 😉

  • Tima September 30, 2014, 10:06 am

    Good food to have for St Patrick’s Day!!

  • Lisa September 30, 2014, 10:54 am

    That is one gorgeous-looking hummus! The addition of kale is a great idea!

  • Judit | Glamorous Bite September 30, 2014, 10:45 pm

    Lovely, vibrant green humus, Ahu! It took me some time as well to join the “kale wagon” and now love it too:)
    Judit

    • Ahu Shahrabani March 4, 2016, 8:27 pm

      Thanks Judit – me too, but I’m glad I did. Better late than never, right?! 🙂

  • Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar October 1, 2014, 12:33 pm

    Looooove that you have kale in there!! This sounds perfect!

  • TheKitchenLioness October 2, 2014, 3:15 am

    Dear Ahu, what a fabulous idea adding kale to a lemony hummus – I do not believe I have ever seen kale being added to hummus – what an intriguing idea for a recipe. Your hummus has a wonderful green color and it must be delicious as a dip with all those abundantly available fall veg!

  • David Scott Allen October 2, 2014, 11:30 am

    Yum! And you know the only thing I will leave out is the garlic powder! (Even when I could eat garlic, I didn’t like garlic powder… quirky I was as a youth…) I love all the health benefits of this hummus! This weekend. Farmers market. Kale. Me.

    Btw, I am also one to avoid food trends but some are really good! 🙂

    • Ahu Shahrabani March 4, 2016, 8:36 pm

      Haha, I figured! I hope you’ve since tried this and enjoyed it 🙂

  • Sara | Belly Rumbles October 9, 2014, 10:15 am

    The kale revolution is yet to win me over. I’ve tried, but sadly still not won over. Saying that, I do love your hummus kale twist and would quite happily give it a go.

  • Anne March 4, 2016, 6:12 pm

    I love the idea of adding kale. Thanks for sharing !

  • Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl March 28, 2016, 11:44 am

    I love that you made a kale hummus – genius! I’d spread this around on some crackers for sure. Going to keep this recipe once the kale is growing!

    • Ahu Shahrabani March 30, 2016, 9:25 am

      Thanks Pamela! That sounds great and how lucky you have home grown kale! 🙂

  • Kari March 28, 2016, 1:35 pm

    What a great way to sneak some veggies in there!
    Kari
    http://www.sweetteasweetie.com

  • Elsa | the whinery March 28, 2016, 7:56 pm

    Kale in hummus; I like! 🙂 I usually have more kale that I need, so this is a great idea, I can’t wait to toss some in my next hummus!

  • Allison Arnone March 29, 2016, 10:39 am

    I’m a rare breed who loves kale – but I normally eat it in salads…love the idea of making a hummus out of it!

    • Ahu Shahrabani March 30, 2016, 9:29 am

      Allison – I’ve found I’m coming to love it too! In fact I eat it all the time now, but always looking for novel ways to use it. Thanks for stopping by 🙂

  • Jill AKA Pragma Mamma April 12, 2016, 8:36 pm

    I am all about lemons! And I love hummous so combining kale with lemon is a great idea (and easy way to get more greens!). Defo trying this with the kids. Pinned for later, thanks for sharing 🙂

    • Ahu Shahrabani April 13, 2016, 9:15 pm

      Great minds think alike! Hope you and kids enjoy it – thanks for stopping by! 🙂

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