Hummus not OK? page

[CaptSaltyJack]

Hummus is made from chickpeas, which is a legume. Does this mean hummus is not something acceptable in the Primal diet?

[Diana Renata]

Not really, no. It could fall into your 20% if you choose. It's one of the things I sorta miss, but I haven't found a good reason to indulge lately.

[Trau]

I'd suggest baba ghanouj as an excellent replacement for any situation you would've used hummous. In my experience, it's easier to make homemade than hommous anyway -- the consistency is much easier to hit perfectly, whereas I can never get hummous as smooth and creamy as I want it to be.

[FlyNavyWife]

After not eating hummus (which I LOVE) for several months, then reintroducing it (I made it for a party)... the bloating/gas/discomfort was enough to prove to me that legumes are evil. heh.


That said, I think what I like about hummus is the tahini/lemon flavorings... so something like baba ganoush or a "hummus" made with cooked zucchini instead of chickpeas might be just as satisfying. I just haven't tried it yet.

[verdilak]

I want to also try a zucchini style hummus with either tahini or almond butter.

[CaptSaltyJack]

Great, thanks for the responses!

[Iceskater]

If you're cravings some, try http://www.sonofgrok.com/2009/06/pri...icious-hummus/


Its made with zucinni (so you might not get the same indigestion as with chickpeas), and without the canola/soy oils found in storebought hummus.

[CrossFix]

Iceskater thats going on my todo list