Rather then tell you about how much I love hummus (which is a whole lot) I’m going to talk about my love of lemons today!
I start everyday out with a large glass of lemon water and I really recommend it. Not only are lemons packed with all kinds of vitamins including, calcium, magnesium, and potassium but when you drink a glass of luke warm lemon water in the morning it also really helps with digestion, which is something I always welcome. And, although lemons taste very acidic, they actually have the opposite effect on your body. They provide a much needed (in most people) alkaline effect on the body which really helps reduce inflammation and prevent diseases such as cancer. This article highlights a few other benefits of drinking lemon water in the morning!
And if the health benefits weren’t enough to convince you to embrace lemons, I’m also pretty obsessed with the taste of them. Lemons have become my go-to condiment these days. If a dish needs a refreshing element or some brightening up, add some lemon juice or zest! If a dish is too rich and needs something to cut that richness, add some lemon! If a dish is too sweet and needs some citrus tang, add some lemon! There is really nothing that lemons can’t fix! In fact, (I hope this isn’t TMI) but I actually use lemons as a natural form of deodorant. The acidity of the lemons absorbs the moisture and keeps you smelling citrusy fresh! Although, I wouldn’t recommend putting it on immediately after shaving, I learned that the hard way š
Roasted vegetables are my other jam these days and can you guess what my favorite thing to do with roasted broccoli is?! You guessed it! Squeeze some lemon juice right over it! I love playing around with different hummus flavors and this is one of my favorites so far! I hope you enjoy it too š
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Roasted Broccoli & Lemon Hummus
- Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
- 1– 15 ounce can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained (reserve the liquid) or 1 1/2 cups chickpeas
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- juice of 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 1/2 cups broccoli florets, cut small
- olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place broccoli on a large sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Roast for 10-15 minutes, until broccoli is tender and beginning to brown. Let cool.
- Add the broccoli along with all the other ingredients to a food processor. Turn the food processor on and slowly add the reserved chickpea liquid, or water, until desired consistency is reached. I used about 3 tablespoons.
- Enjoy with crackers!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Appetizer, Gluten Free, Vegan
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I’ve never thought to put broccoli in hummus, but it sounds delicious! With your huge love of lemons, you should come visit me so I can load you up with lemons from our tree!
You should totally do it, Sarah! You won’t regret it! I really do need to come visit and steal some of your lemons! I went to the store the other day and lemons were almost $1 each!! So crazy and expensive, but I bought 3 anyway š
This sounds awesome! What a unique flavor combination. Definitely want to try this– I love lemons too!
Thanks Jess! It might sound kinda strange, but it is soooo good!
I love lemon so that’s a bonus to this recipe. My favorite is the addition of broccoli. It’s genius. :] // itsCarmen.com ā¼ āÆ
Thanks Carmen! The broccoli makes it soooo good!
Ahhh!! lukewarm water, lemon and honey this is how I start my day… š Love lemons.. Broccoli hummus sounds awesome! definitely need to try this soon.. š
Ohh, honey sounds like such a great addition! I will have to try that next time! You totally need to try this and you will love it, Arpita!
You’re so right about lemons — they do fix everything! Starting the day with lukewarm lemon water is definitely a great idea, too. Now, I love hummus, and I’d never thought to use broccoli in it. It sounds absolutely delicious, especially with roasted broccoli! Pinned. š
So glad you agree, Marcie! It might sound a little strange, but it really is so good! You should try it out š Thanks so much for pinning, Marcie š
wow Isa, I’ve never thought to add roasted broccoli in my hummus recipe! This is very clever. I’ll try this recipe next time. Thanks a lot.
You should do it, Olivia! It is so good! I hope you love it š
I’m never without lemons in my fridge! I’ve been drinking lemon water every morning for about three years and I’m a total addict. It makes me feel SO good. And I never get sick… I think it’s the lemons š Never thought of putting broc in hummus… but OH MY GOSH I must.
Love you, girl! xo
Al! I’m never without them either! Even though they are almost $1 each these days, eek! They are still worth it! I must be the lemons! The lemon water makes me feel so good too! You must try putting roasted broccoli in your hummus, it might just change your life! Love you š