Serves 4-6

Hummus is a great healthy snack. Chickpeas contain a lot of zinc and vitamin B6 which can help calm the mind. It’s also a good way to get in those servings of vegetables – I love to eat this with raw veggies.

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• One 14-ounce can chickpeas
• ¼ cup aquafaba (water from the chickpeas can)
• 2 tablespoons garlic salt
• 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 ½ tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1 ½ tablespoons turmeric powder
• 1 tablespoon sesame seed oil
• 1 tablespoon flax oil, extra-virgin olive oil, or tigernut oil
• ½ teaspoon Real Salt

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[directions title=”Directions”]

1. In a food processor, combine all ingredients and process until smooth.

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Tips:

• As an alternative to chickpeas, try almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, or hemp seeds.
• Add more lemon juice and massage mixture into kale or lettuce leaves for a hummus salad dressing.

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