Its not easy being green

Kale Hummus

Its not easy fitting in all your greens...
I think to myself everyday that I should add more greens to my smoothie...or eat a salad everyday for lunch, maybe even make zucchini chips. Its not that I don't want too...its that sometimes it seems like its too much work to get it all made.  Life is busy...especially with kids!
Im a lover of hummus...I can literally eat it by the spoonfuls and I put it on everything!
This hummus is smooth, creamy, packed with flavour and most importantly healthy!

1 (540 ml) Can Chick Peas
1 garlic clove
1/3 cup water
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 Cup of Kale
1 1/2 teaspoons of salt
1/2 teaspoon of pepper
1 tablespoon toasted pistachios


~Drain the chick peas as you normally would but save about a tablespoon of the liquid.  I find it helps to give this recipe the smooth texture.
~Remove the stems from the Kale.  Just use the leaves in this recipe, the stems won't cook down well.
~Steam or blanch the kale just until its soft. You will have a hard time getting the smooth, velvety texture if you choose to skip this step.
~Place the drained chick peas, the liquid with all the remaining ingredients in your food processor (or fancy magic bullet).
~Pulse the mixture a few times to get the ingredients all mixed together then puree until smooth consistency.  You may need to add an additional tablespoon of water depending on how fluid you prefer your hummus.
~Poor into a bowl or serving dish and sprinkle the pistachios along the sides and drizzle with olive oil.


This hummus is a great addition to any sandwich as a spread! Sprinkle it with your favourite nut of choice (doesn't have to be pistachios). It adds texture and will help with the presentation!

Natalie