Green Goddess Spinach Hummus

By Andrea Donsky | Fact Checked By Andrea Donsky | Sources

What was Popeye's secret? Spinach! Packed with nutrients including iron and magnesium, incorporating spinach into hummus is a great way to add a nutritional punch to this versatile dip and energy to your day. Grab some cut up veggies or pita bread wedges for a great snack.

Ingredients

1 can low-sodium organic chickpeas (drained, reserve liquid) (great source of protein and fiber)
2 cups spinach (great source of magnesium and iron)
¼ cup lemon juice
2 tbsp tahini
1-2 garlic cloves
salt to taste
2 cups mixed veggie sticks (carrots, celery, etc)
1 pita bread cut into small wedges or gluten-free crackers of your choice

Directions

Blend all ingredients, adding reserved chickpea liquid to desired consistency. Lemon, garlic & salt may be adjusted to taste.

Great in wraps or thinned with extra virgin olive oil for a salad dressing. Try adding your favorite herb or roasted red bell peppers.

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Andrea is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist (RHN) & Menopause Expert. Andrea is in menopause & has been researching for the last 5 years science-based ingredients and methods to help women manage their symptoms. She’s the Founder of NaturallySavvy.com—a multiple award-winning website. Andrea co-authored the book “Unjunk Your Junk Food” published by Simon and Schuster, as well as “Label Lessons: Your Guide to a Healthy Shopping Cart,” and “Label Lessons: Unjunk Your Kid’s Lunch Box.” Andrea co-hosts the Morphus for Menopause podcast and appears as a Healthy Living Expert on TV across North America. Andrea has more than 20 years of experience in the health & wellness space and is a multiple award-winning Influencer.

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