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The secret to smart snacking is choosing fiber-rich, real foods, which will fill you up without filling you out. Case in point: this hummus on cucumber chips recipe.

While you could dunk any vegetables into a bowl of hummus, elevate your snacking by making these more like hors d’oeuvres. Simply slice cucumbers into “chips,” lay them out on a plate, and use two spoons to carefully dollop a little hummus on top of each.

In addition, the hummus offers a good amount of protein, which will help keep you satiated. And the cucumbers have a high water content to go with the fiber for better digestion.

So enjoy this snack after school or after a workout. Even as a party appetizer, these are effortless and delicious!

Here’s the recipe for the hummus:

Hummus Recipe

Ingredients:

2 garlic cloves

1/4 cup water

2 tablespoons tahini

1 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

3 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice (from 1 lemon)

1 1/2 cups cooked garbanzo beans

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon turmeric

1/2 teaspoon cayenne (less if you don’t want it too spicy)

1/2 teaspoon pink salt

2 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped

Cucumber Chips

1 organic cucumber, sliced into ¼ inch slices

Instructions:
  1. Pulse garlic in a Vitamix or high-speed blender to roughly chop.
  2. Add water, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, beans, spices, salt, and parsley.
  3. Process until creamy and smooth.
  4. Transfer to a bowl, then cover and chill for at least an hour before serving.
  5. Lay cucumber slices out on a plate and use two spoons to carefully dollop a little hummus on top of each.

 

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About the Author: Maria Marlowe is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who has helped thousands of people improve their health by optimizing their diet. She has created meal plans and programs to help you lose weight, clear up acne, and spend less time in the kitchen yet still eat healthy.

She has been featured in Vogue, The New York Times, NBC, Well + Good, and more. Her first book, The Real Food Grocery Guide, will teach you how to eat healthy without going broke.

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