Hummus is a culinary preparation often found on the menu of Lebanese restaurants. It consists of chickpea puree and tahini (sesame puree).

Hummus consumption is particularly recommended in the evening after training, for example. Indeed, depending on its recipe, this emblematic dish from the Middle East is ideal because it is rich in antioxidants such as manganese and copper, which are essential for proper iron assimilation, itself present in this legume.

Chickpeas also contain a significant source of folate or vitamin B9, which play a fundamental role in the proper functioning of the nervous system, the immune system as well as the healing of wounds or micro muscular traumas… Furthermore, the zinc contained in these small seeds certainly contributes to the good repair of our cells!

Other vitamins from the B group are also well represented, such as B6 and B1, which allow the rapid resynthesis of muscle glycogen.

Another interest of chickpeas is its high fibre content - which is sorely lacking in our modern diet - and its good protein content.

In fact, chickpeas are a food that is particularly well balanced in proteins, carbohydrates and fats. In its "hummus" form, it contains sesame, which is rich in calcium and has anti-infectious properties.
The drawback of hummus is that it can become a bit too fatty and very high in calories when a lot of oil is added... that's why we suggest a lighter version below:

Ingredients for 4 people

• 1 can of 100 g of chickpeas (drained weight)
• 50 g of 0% fat white cheese
• 1/2 clove of garlic
• the juice of a lemon
• 1 tablespoon of toasted and ground sesame seeds
• 1/2 tablespoon of sesame oil
• salt
• pepper

Preparation  

1. Place the drained and rinsed chickpeas, minced garlic, lemon juice, coarsely ground sesame seeds, sesame oil and white cheese in the blender

2. Season lightly with salt and pepper

3. Blend and enjoy

All that's left is to wish you a very good meal!