Approved by an Accredited Practising Dietitian
Why this recipe is good for you
This recipe is especially rich in Fibre, Folate and Gut health.
- Fibre — Fibre supports healthy digestion, helps steady your blood sugar, and feeds the good bacteria in your gut.
- Folate — Folate supports healthy cell growth and development, and is especially important in the months before and during pregnancy.
- Gut health — A healthy gut supports digestion, immunity and even mood. Fibre-rich and fermented foods — like yoghurt, oats and legumes — feed the good bacteria that live there.
A simple chickpea hummus with fresh vegetables — an easy fibre- and folate-rich snack.
Snack · Serves 4 · Ready in 10 min · Rich in Fibre, Folate, Gut health
Ingredients
- 400g can chickpeas, drained
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1 clove garlic
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 carrot, sticks
- 1 cucumber, sticks
- 1 capsicum, sticks
Method
- Blend the chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice and oil until smooth, adding a splash of water if needed.
- Serve with the vegetable sticks.
Tip: Chickpeas are a prebiotic fibre source that helps feed good gut bacteria.
Roughly per serve
- Protein: 6 g
- Folate: 60 µg
- Fibre: 6 g
Everyday recipes with approximate per-serve nutrient values estimated from AUSNUT and USDA food-composition data. A general guide, not individual advice.
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