This rocket hummus (arugula hummus) is an easy but tasty summer treat suitable for vegans.
One of the many things I love about the summer is the abundance of herbs, greens and the many other veg that we have access to. I am very good at drawing up plans as to what herbs and veg go where. Freddy is very good at bringing those plans to life. Perfect as we are trying to incorporate more fresh vegetables into our diet as well as follow a healthier diet.
This year along with courgettes, we have a huge abundance of rocket (arugula). I love love love adding rocket to salads, pasta, sandwiches and soups. And to change things up a little, I have been whipping up this rocket hummus. It makes such an easy weeknight supper or quick impromptu lunch especially if like me, chickpeas are a pantry staple. It is easy on the wallet, full of protein from the chickpeas, uses up left over rocket (or other greens) and is suitable for vegans.
I tend to serve this with some pitta or crusty bread, a few tomatoes and loads of toasted seeds. Works a treat.
Here is how to make my rocket hummus (arugula hummus). If you do make it, then please share your pictures with me on Instagram as I would love to see them.
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Rocket Hummus and Redmond SkyScales Review
Ingredients
- 400 g (14oz) tin chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 5 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp water
- Juice from 1.5 lemons
- 1.5 tbsp light tahini
- 60 g (2oz) rocket arugula
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients in a food processor and whizz into a paste.
- Check for seasoning and add extra lemon juice if necessary.
- Transfer into a dish and top with some toasted seeds and salad cress and serve
Notes
Being a food blogger can be rather unforgiving on your waistline. So I really, really have to keep an eye on what I eat and which In itself is very time consuming. So that is why I am pleased to now own my very own set of Redmond Smart Kitchen SkyScales. These modern kitchen scales come with extra functionality thanks to the R4S mobile app.
How they work is that as you weight you ingredients, not only can you immediately view weight data, but you can also see the nutritional and calorie data as well. All you need to do is download the app and sync the scales with the app on your phone or tablet and weigh your ingredients away and the data will instantly appear on screen. And even better, after weighing separate ingredients, the app will calculate the total calorific value of the dish you are cooking.
So these rather awesome scales can tell you the calorific and nutritional information in your meal. So no more having to spend ages working it out yourself especially when you are whipping up a more complicated meal. And it certainly makes following a healthier meal plan much easier.
These stylish scales comes with the handy zeroing function, measure between 1g- 5kg, offer a choice of measuring units, come with a built in timer and a convenient large display unit. Please do head over to the Redmond website to find out more about their scales and whilst you are there get yourself a set (rrp £50).
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Rupal @foodienfabulous says
31/07/2016 at 7:41 amLove the recipe.. kitchen scales are must in any kitchen now!
Bintu says
31/07/2016 at 7:42 amYeap, especially these smart scales.
jacquee | i sugar coat it! says
31/07/2016 at 2:02 pmA scale is most certainly a must for me. Love arugula, but have never thought to use it in hummus. Must try!
Bintu says
31/07/2016 at 6:47 pmThe arugula gives it a slightly peppery flavour – which works soooo well.
Marsha | Marsha's Baking Addiction says
31/07/2016 at 2:52 pmThis looks absolutely delicious! So simple too!
Bintu says
31/07/2016 at 6:47 pmExactly right?
Yigit - Swanky Recipes says
31/07/2016 at 3:09 pmLooks so delicious ! love it. Thanks for your instructions
Bintu says
31/07/2016 at 6:48 pmMy pleasure.
Christina | Christina's Cucina says
31/07/2016 at 7:35 pmTHis is one of the things I’m always on my soapbox about: every kitchen should have a scale! This is normal in the UK and Europe, but not so in the US and we are really lacking with our baking expertise when it comes to using cups! There are so many uses for kitchen scales, and I’m glad you posted this! Totally agree!
Bintu says
31/07/2016 at 10:52 pmThanks Christina – I could not live withouth my smart new scales.
Aish says
31/07/2016 at 7:36 pmLovely pics. If you don’t mind, would you like to share your settings on your camera? I’m still new to food photography and trying to grasp as much information as possible.
The recipe is amazing too. Love it.
Bintu says
31/07/2016 at 10:57 pmOooooh, my gosh, It is different for every picture and depends on soooo many factors. Best thing I think is to get yourself to a class or get a book and practise, practise, practise.
Holly says
31/07/2016 at 9:02 pmThis rocket hummus sounds amazing! I’m a huge fan of arugula, mustard greens and all things spicy. I will have to give this a try!
Bintu says
31/07/2016 at 10:54 pmYaye, I hope you like it,
Julie | Bunsen Burner Bakery says
31/07/2016 at 9:13 pmThe hummus looks great! Although, a scale that tells me the calories in what I’m baking? No thanks. 😉 (I prefer the “bake something decadent, have a slice, eat well the rest of the day, go to the gym, and give away the rest of whatever I baked to friends” lifestyle diet!)
Bintu says
31/07/2016 at 10:53 pmYou could just ignore the calorie function 🙂
Diana says
31/07/2016 at 10:43 pmRocket hummus? Yum I love rocket and hummus so this sounds amazing! And I love my Sky scales!
Bintu says
31/07/2016 at 10:52 pmThanks Diana.
J@BlessHerHeartYall says
02/08/2016 at 2:28 pmThat looks and sounds like one amazing hummus! Now I’m hungry!
Elsa | the whinery says
02/08/2016 at 9:17 pmArugula hummus just sounds magical to me. It looks delicious and so tempting, if I make this, I’m pretty sure I’ll eat it all in one go… yes, that’s how much I love hummus! 🙂
tammy artherton says
02/08/2016 at 9:42 pmlooks yummy
Sarah Jane Taylor says
03/08/2016 at 6:43 pmMy boyfriend often makes hummus are we both love rocket so I am giving him strict instructions to follow your recipe. Health and deliciousness: what’s not to love?
Platter Talk says
28/08/2016 at 6:05 pmCan’t wait to try this out! Do you think that radish greens could work too? I happen to have some in my garden now.