This Gluten-Free Vegan Classic Hummus recipe is a "back-to-the-basics" classic recipe everyone should know how to make!

Gluten-Free Vegan Classic Hummus | The Healthy Family and Home

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I may or may not be known to eat hummus by itself as a meal. No veggies. No chips. Just by the spoonful.

Yes, it's true.

Hummus is such a simple but flavorful recipe that even a child can make it.

In fact, the official hummus maker in our home is my 10 year old son. He was wanting to eat hummus so often that I finally wrote the recipe down so he could make it himself. I had never written it down before and always made it with the same ingredients, but without measuring anything.

But since he wanted to start making it himself, I finally got around to officially writing it down and now am sharing it with you.

There's lots of different ways and variations to making hummus like Lectin-Free Sweet Potato Hummus, Smokey Chipotle Pumpkin Hummus, Vegan Jalapeno and Lime Hummus or Vegan Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus, but the classic hummus is the way my family likes it the best. Feel free to adjust the ingredients around until you come up with a ratio of everything that tastes just right to you.

One of the first things I panicked about when I saw the list of "do-not-eat" lectin foods was chickpeas. I panicked because I knew what that meant for me...no more hummus!

But you can prepare the chickpeas in a way to eliminate the lectins or take the lazy way (my way!) and buy the Eden Foods brand that pressure-cooks them in advance.

So, whether you need the recipe to be lectin-free or not, they are still the best brand to buy because they are organic and come in a BPA-free can.

Hummus can be spread on a wrap, used in a salad or as a dip with veggies or grain-free chips.

And this recipe is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, nut-free and lectin-free (using lectin-approved chickpeas).

"Feel good about what you eat..."

- Karielyn Tillman

Why This Recipe is Healthy

Here are "5 Fast Facts" of the primary ingredients in this recipe so:

You know what is in the food you are eating
You know that the ingredients are nutrient-dense and are nourishing your body
You will feel good about what you eat

Chickpeas

excellent source of fiber
excellent source of plant-based protein
can help lower cholesterol
provides better regulation of blood sugar
can help decrease cardiovascular risks

Sesame Seeds

high in calcium at 35% RDA
excellent antioxidant
lowers cholesterol
reduces inflammation
high in phytosterol

Lemons

extremely alkaline to the body
blood purifier
excellent for detoxification
balances blood sugar levels
contains powerful anti-bacterial properties

Garlic

regulates blood sugar levels
lowers high blood pressure
contains anti-bacterial and analgesic properties
anti-viral
helps to lower cholesterol levels

Himalayan Pink Salt

contains 84 minerals
unrefined, unprocessed, raw
promotes stable pH balance in cells
controls water levels in the body
aids digestion and facilitates better nutrient absorption

Frequently Asked Questions

Are "Garbanzo" Beans the Same as "Chickpeas"?

Yes! They are they same and you can use either garbanzo beans or chickpeas for this recipe.