"Hummus" is an Arabic word meaning "chickpeas," a legume cultivated in the Middle East about ten thousand years ago.
Hummus is prepared with tahini sauce, and its full name is "ḥummuṣ bi ṭaḥīna", which means "chickpeas with tahini".
Chickpeas, the properties
This is the main ingredient of hummus. These are also legumes from the ancient origins and belong to all the family of the Fabaceae.
Ottima fonte proteica, sono ricchissimi in Vitamina B1, B6, ferro e magnesio.
Definiti also 'carne dei poveri' and consigliati spesso a chi ha carenze di ferro, sono insertit with a ruolo da protagonista nelle diete vegetarianee and vegane per i numerosi nutrienti.
The sapore vellutato e pastoso, i ceci sono a limento definito 'salva cuore' perché riducono il colesterolo cattivo nel sangue e grazie ai sali minerali proteggono the ossa, oltre a migliorare the funzioni intestinali grazie al buon apporto di fibre.
Ottima fonte di Vitamina A and Vitamina C, i this contribuiscono a favorire the salute of skin and hair and the rinnovamento cellulare never confronted by the radical liberi.
Concorrono a mantenere il peso format. (Fonte: paginemediche.it)
Tahini
This is a salsa fatta with semi-medioriental sesamo. The sapore aromatico, is a food salutare and speed of preparation.
The sesamo is tostato and poi frullato with a piccola dose of olive oil from sesame (which is also served with olive oil from riso or semi di girasole).
You combine all the hummus donandogli with an incomprehensible aroma and a unique taste. The salsa di tahini is used in medioriental cuisine, in Africa settentrionale, in Turchia, Greece and in the Caucasus Meridionale, and is an ingredient base for falafel, which is also used in a pottery way salsa singola per arricchire il pane pita con verdure e altre pietanze traditionali.
I semi di sesamo sono ricchi di calcio, fosforo e omega 3 e 6, che fluidificano il sangue e puliscono the artery dal colesterolo cattivo. (Fonte: Il giornale del cibo).
Succo di lime, benefici e proprietà
Lemon is widely known as a powerful antioxidant. It is actually sprayed on fruit to protect it from spoiling.
Its antioxidant properties and high vitamin C content (100 g exceeds the daily dose) make it a valuable ally of the immune system and support the absorption of iron.
Its properties include promoting digestion, stimulating the liver and intestines, and having positive effects on blood pressure and blood clotting.
Moringa
A true superfood, moringa contains all the essential amino acids, the building blocks of proteins, 7 times as much vitamin C as oranges, 17 times as much calcium as milk and 4 times as much beta-carotene as carrots.
It is rich in antioxidants and natural anti-inflammatory agents such as quercetin, has cholesterol-lowering effects and promotes the general well-being of the body, including digestion.
When added to smoothies and other delicious recipes, it becomes an exceptional ingredient that adds a healthy green touch to any dish.
How to prepare hummus
Ingredients:
400 g cooked and drained chickpeas;
50g tahini;
30 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice;
250 ml water;
4g salt;
10g Moringa.
Procedure : Add the ingredients to the blender and mix until a uniform mass is formed.
Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator or consume immediately.
Optional additions : Depending on your preferences, a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, paprika, cumin seeds, chopped parsley and a clove of garlic can be added to the hummus.