Carrot sticks with hummus

Source: liverfoundation.org

Presentation

Second course based on carrots, chickpeas, tahini, lemon, garlic, cumin and black pepper

Ingredients

250 g carrot sticks (about 9 oz / 2 cups)
250 g canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained (about 9 oz / 1 cup) or 1 cup cooked chickpeas
2 tablespoons tahini (about 30 g / 1 oz), unsalted
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 30 ml / 1 fl oz)
1–2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons water (about 30 ml / 1 fl oz), or more if needed
¼ teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Method

If you use canned chickpeas, rinse and drain them well. If you have cooked chickpeas, make sure they are tender and well drained.

In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic.

Blend until smooth.

If the mixture is too thick, add water a little at a time until it reaches the desired consistency.

Add ground cumin and black pepper to taste, if desired.

Blend again to incorporate.

Serve the carrot sticks with hummus for dipping.

Allergens

Garlic: very rare cases of garlic reactivity reported

Carrot: possible individual intolerance and cross-reactivity in case of allergy to pollen of Artemisia, Graminaceae, Composite, Birch

Chickpeas: contain proteins that can trigger allergic reactions in some individuals

Cumin: possible cross-reactivity in case of allergy to Artemisia and Composite

Lemon: Lemon intolerance or possible cross-reaction in case of grass pollen allergy

Pepper (green, pink, black, grey, white): possible cross-reactivity in case of spice intolerance

Tahini:: possible cross-reactivity to sesame seeds in case of nut allergy

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

Tahini: sauce made from sesame seeds

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Garlic: has immune-stimulating properties, promotes liver function and the elimination of waste metabolites. It also has hypocholesterolemic, lipid-lowering, antiplatelet, hypotensive and hypoglycemic properties that promote cardiac function.

Carrots: rich in vitamins (B1, B2, C, PP, E, D), carotenoids, minerals and active ingredients that support the functionality of the immune system and ophthalmic, diuretic and healing functions and act to protect the cardiovascular system. Also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for the functioning of the liver for the contribution of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. They provide folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Chickpeas: bearer of factors that promote the functionality of the immune system and regulate blood sugar and due to the content of mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants, it acts to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for the functioning of the liver for the contribution of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants.

Cumin: the beneficial effects attributed by Indian medicine to cumin in case of diarrhea and kidney stones are not recognized

Lemon: Rich in substances with antioxidant action: vitamin C, beta-carotene, cryptoxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin, which promote the regeneration of liver cells, the functionality of the immune system and which act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. A species that provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Pepper (green, pink, black, gray, white): contains piperine, a powerful antioxidant; it improves insulin sensitivity by reducing cholesterol levels and activating metabolism. Recommended for people with cardiovascular problems.

Tahini: sesame seeds are a source of vitamins and minerals, in particular B vitamins, potassium, iron and copper that promote hematopoiesis, fatty acids that support the cardiovascular system, vitamin E, selenium and manganese, polyphenols (antioxidants) that support the immune system. Rich in magnesium and omega 3 fatty acids important for regulating mood and cognitive function

Safety / Intended use

Also intended for individuals suffering from: