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    Home » Recipes » 4th of July

    Golden Turmeric Homemade Hummus

    Published: Jul 16, 2017 · Modified: Jul 6, 2022 by Sally Cameron · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    Creamy hummus is a mainstay snack in my kitchen. I made a batch for a video shoot and changed up my standard recipe with more spices, adding Za'atar, a delicious Mediterranean spice blend and golden turmeric for my new creamy Golden turmeric homemade hummus recipe. Turmeric gives it that gorgeous glow and the Za'atar on top a great flavor twist.

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    Golden turmeric hummus in a gray bowl.

    Golden Turmeric Homemade Hummus

    For years I've made hummus with lots of lemon and cumin, but this time I wanted to jazz things up a bit. Into the food processor went cumin, lemon juice and garlic, tahini and olive oil, adding coriander and turmeric for its beautiful golden color. Then, I topped the golden hummus with extra olive oil, a sprinkle of chopped parsley, and za'atar.

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    Small bowl of the spice mix, Za'atar.

    About Turmeric & Za'atar

    A member of the ginger family, turmeric is used for its brilliant golden color and mild bitter flavor. It's also a powerful anti-inflammatory. Turmeric is what gives this hummus the beautiful color. It's a component in Indian curry powder blends and the Moroccan curry blend called Ras el Hanout.

    Za'atar is a dry spice blend of sumac berries, toasted sesame seeds, salt, cumin, dried thyme, oregano and marjoram. Throughout the Mediterranean, za'atar is commonly used as a table condiment. Sprinkle it on chicken, fish, vegetables and tomatoes, or mix with olive oil as a dressing or spread. When shopping, you will also see it spelled zahtar and zaatar.

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    Chef Sally Cameron, on set, with hummus and veggies platter.

    The Daniel Plan Webinar

    Last week I was part of a terrific team shooting a video for a Daniel Plan webinar on Keys to Automatic Weight Loss.  The one-hour webinar featured The Daniel Plan Signature Chefs (of which I am one), Nutrition coaches and founding Director, diving into practical ways to:

    • Rely on God’s power, not willpower to get healthy
    • Curb your cravings
    • Maximize your metabolism
    • Increase your energy
    • Boost your mood
    • Shed extra weight
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    The Daniel Plan video shoot team.
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    Close up of golden turmeric homemade hummus.

    If you love hummus, here is another way to enjoy it, in avocado hummus wraps.

    Histamine Tips

    When my histamine bucket is low I eat hummus and enjoy it. Beans are usually on the "no" list for people with HITs but only you know what works for you. One thing is that because it's pureed, it's easier to digest. Enjoy with cucumber slices or red bell pepper.

    Nutrition Facts
    Golden Hummus
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 151 Calories from Fat 135
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 15g23%
    Saturated Fat 2g13%
    Sodium 105mg5%
    Potassium 85mg2%
    Carbohydrates 5g2%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 2g4%
    Vitamin A 13IU0%
    Vitamin C 10mg12%
    Calcium 28mg3%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    📖 Recipe

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    Golden Hummus

    Sally Cameron
    A creamy puree of garbanzo beans (chickpeas) with lemon olive oil, tahini and spices, the beautiful golden color comes from turmeric. Enjoy it as an appetizer or snack with raw vegetables. Makes about 3 cups of hummus. 
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 0 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Snack
    Cuisine Mediterranean
    Servings 6 ½ cup each
    Calories 151 kcal

    Equipment

    • Food Processor

    Ingredients
      

    • 1-2 garlic cloves peeled
    • 2 15-ounce cans garbanzo beans (chickpeas) rinsed and drained
    • â…“ - ½ cup water as needed
    • ¼ cup tahini
    • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided use
    • 1 lemon juiced
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • 1 teaspoon turmeric
    • 1 teaspoon coriander
    • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black or white pepper

    Optional Garnishes

    • 2 teaspoons za'atar
    • 2 teaspoons chopped parsley or cilantro

    Instructions
     

    • With the food processor running, drop the garlic cloves in through the feed tube to chop fine.
    • Stop processor and add all of the rest of the ingredients. Start with 5-6 tablespoons of water and add more depending on how creamy you want the hummus. Serve immediately or hold in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.

    Notes

    Customize the recipe with extra lemon juice or spices to suit your taste preference. For creamier hummus, add more water starting with 1 tablespoon at a time. For beans, I prefer Eden Foods no sodium added organic garbanzo beans. Check the label for sodium levels on other beans and adjust salt as needed. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 151kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 2gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 105mgPotassium: 85mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 13IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Denise says

      July 17, 2017 at 9:32 am

      I love the color of that humus! Thank you for recipe!

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      • Sally Cameron says

        August 06, 2017 at 1:33 pm

        Thanks Denise. It does look quite appetizing with the turmeric!

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