Creamy Hummus Broccoli
I just got cleared by my doctor to start working out again after my c-section. I’m a runner and couldn’t wait to hit the pavement. On my first run out I had all the motivation in the world but my legs felt like dead weight with absolutely no strength in them. The paradox is that running is what helps me lose weight but it’s really hard to run when I’m heavy.
So what I’m trying to say is that I’m trying to eat healthier. It’s so hard with all of the Halloween chocolate around. I definitely still love my sweets but for today I’m going to share a super easy and healthy side dish.
Broccoli is one of the few vegetables that my kids will eat happily. We usually just eat it plain but tossing it in a garlic hummus is a great way to switch things up.
Creamy Hummus Broccoli
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup garlic hummus
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Steam broccoli for 5-6 minutes or until desired doneness.
- Gently toss the broccoli and hummus together until well coated. When the broccoli is warm it soaks up the hummus.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste
- Serve warm or cold.
Notes
Great recipe simple easy to do since brocolli such a nice vegie
Such a creative idea! Can’t wait to make this recipe this week! I included the recipe and link in my Sunday Meal Plan post this week 🙂 http://wp.me/p4721V-ES
Thanks Heather!
Yummy! My stomach just feels sooo empty right now. Gotta stop browsing these lovely food posts here 🙂
I would have never thought of combining these two – what a great idea!!
It sounds delicious. Is there a specific brand of garlic hummus you prefer?
Love this idea for mixing up broccoli.
This is such a great idea! Never thought of using the two together– I am definitely going to try this!
YUM! I love both ingredients, too. Thanks for the recipe. I agree with the My Fitness Pal app recommendation, it has helped me lose 15 lbs. pretty easily. (Now to get rid of that last stubborn 15!!)
Yes, I love that app. It helped me last time.
Yum!
Stick with the running and you will be speeding down teh road in now time 🙂 Thanks for sharing this recipe, looks tasty!
Neat idea! I would have never thought of this on my own!
I’ve been trying to slim down as well and what’s really helped me is the my fitness pal app. It makes me be accountable for everything that I eat…which is really hard for me because I LOVE food. But I’ve been using it for a good month and I have healthier, conscious eating established now! Good luck!
I love that app Karen. It does make you more aware.
I love this. It’s so simple, it’s genius! I am going to have to buy some hummus now!
I am going to give this one a try! My kids adore both ingredients so it should be a slam dunk. 🙂