Cookin' Canuck - Creamy Curry Hummus Recipe: A Healthy Snack (2024)

This creamy, healthy hummus dip will satisfy your cravings. Curry paste gives it an extra kick of flavor.

It's starting already. You know what I'm talking about - the holiday treats. In our house, that means Nutella Fudge, Dulce de Leche No-Bake Cookies and . But I've found a way to contend with the little rascals without emerging from the holidays looking as though I sucked on a helium canister hose.

I'm trying a little bit of reverse psychology. Instead of telling myself what I shouldn't eat, I'm telling myself what I can eat. A little bell went off in my head when Bethne, the instructor of the strength-training class I attend two times per week, offered all of us a challenge. Listed on the sheet, amongst other things were: 1) eat a big salad at least one time per day, 2) eat at least two fresh fruits each day and 3) eat beans every day (that's where this hummus comes in).

When I follow these guidelines each day, I fill up on fiber and lean protein, and often lose the craving for the junk. But if I still want a piece of Nutella fudge at the end of the day, then then fudge it will be!

When I get the munchies in the middle of the afternoon, this hummus, along with some whole wheat crackers or raw veggies, takes off the edge. There is always a bottle of curry paste in my fridge because it's one of the main ingredients in my . It can be found in the international food aisle of most supermarkets.

The recipe:

In the bowl of a food processor or heavy-duty blender, combine all of the ingredients.

Puree until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.

Transfer to a serving bowl, and serve with crackers and/or fresh raw vegetables.

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