I feel icky. Not sick icky. The other kind of icky… the kind from sitting on your butt and eating all day icky. I wasn’t a fan of today: it was the epitome of lazy. I didn’t leave the house – ewww – and I broke my 11 day exercise streak. How about the things I did do?
1. I wrote my first post for College Lifestyles.
2. I made broccoli hummus.
Once I realized I had all 6 of the ingredients needed to make Sarah’s recipe, I jumped straight up off my behind and into the kitchen. After a few minutes of pureeing, I finally felt like I did something productive for my health today.
If you’re feeling lazy on a Friday afternoon, this is an easy way to make you feel a little better about yourself.
Recipe adapted from In Praise of Leftovers:
- 1 1/2 – 2 c. raw, organic broccoli
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 3T tahini
- 2T olive oil
- juice of 1 lemon [see note]
- salt
Difficult Directions:
Mix all ingredients in blender [or preferably, a food processor] until creamy.
Notes for Next Time:
- Use the juice from half a lemon [as the original recipe states]; it was too acidic – oops.
- Add beans, any kind really.
- Add spice(s).
It is really delicious though, and low-fat! I betcha it’ll be featured in tomorrow’s second meal.
Do you have a favorite type of hummus?
One of my goals for the summer is to expand my recipe page. You heard me, all the stops are coming out this summer: folding, whisking, mincing, mashing… caramelize, chiffonade, julienne – it’s time I cook for real!
Muffins in the morning?
Night, loves! xoxo
P.S. Ask me a question! I don’t bite.
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haha – when i have “lazy days” i immediately feel better if i do one little thing to get me up for at least 30 minutes, too. i feel even better if it’s making something healthy and yummy ;)
this hummus looks great – and super clever! never would have thought to do a broccoli hummus. i think my favorite kind is cedar’s garlic lovers or garlic and chive. so perfectly garlicky and CREAMY!
and can’t wait for the expansion of the recipes! :D
Hi Hillary,
I just found your blog from one of your comments you put on The Edible Perspective, and I wanted to let you know that I think your blog is great! I love the simple, easy-to-read layout and beautiful pictures. :) Props! I’ll definitely be a reader from now on…
Favorite hummus? Good lord, that’s a tough one. That’s like asking me to name my favorite (theoretical) child. I would say roasted red pepper hummus or jalapeno hummus. Something with a little zip and flavah to it.
Is your College Lifestyles post up yet? Can you share the link?
I make hummus with spinach and white beans of any kind. I skip the tahini, adding only garlic and olive oil, and salt & pepper of course. I would do anything for a lazy day (without worries lingering in my head). Have a great day!
Don’t worry about not exercising girl! Your body needs some rest!
I have never made my own, but I really like the Tribe roasted garlic one.
Don’t beat yourself up…sometimes everyone needs a lazy day! :)
I’ve never personally made hummus before, but I buy the BEST homemade hummus at this little Greek place around here. My favorites are the black bean fiesta and the parmesan cannellini! I’m seriously considering making this broccoli hummus; however, I would definitely have to add some chickpeas!
Ohh that brocc hummus sounds similar to broccoli mash – which I love! It’s really the only way I’ll eat it raw :D