Hummus is a newer taste I’ve acquired. That has been the case for a lot of the foods I eat now. My brain had been so wired for the ultra-processed, that it has taken time away from them to readjust my palate. I share this with you in case you feel like this post is not an option for you because you don’t like hummus. Maybe you don’t like hummus…yet. Or maybe you need to make your own. Let’s explore the super simple concept of hummus bowls to help make going vegan more doable.
This type of dish has Mediterranean roots and you will notice that in its flavors. It is very fresh while also very filling. The basic idea is you spread hummus on the bottom of your plate and then top it with roasted vegetables and serve with a hearty bread (I typically choose sourdough for its health benefits) or pita. The dish I made today was inspired by Gaz Oakley and was a roasted radish with butter bean hummus. I modified his recipe to include the roasted leaves as well and I didn’t have pistachio butter, so I used tahini instead.
Hummus is often made with chickpeas, but can be made from other ingredients as well. If you don’t like chickpeas yet, you may want to try having a different base. My recipe used butter beans, but you could also use edamame, white beans, cauliflower, and more. Here is a link where you can see some other options.
When roasting the vegetables, you want to make sure they are coated in a marinade. Miso helps give a nice umami, salty flavor. Agave or maple syrup can add some sweetness. Lemon juice and zest can add the little bit of acid your dish needs. You can also choose to have a more fresh topping with a tomato salad like this option.
So, we’ve got our hummus base, veggies on top, and now it is time to add a garnish. Adding something with a crunch like nuts or seeds can help provide more texture to make this a more satisfying meal. Grains can also help achieve this.
This meal can come together quickly, but you can make it even more efficient by having a batch of hummus pre-made and ready to go. Also, having frozen veggies on hand can make this a meal you pull together any night and can have that time to do what you need while the veggies roast in all their flavors.
Here are a couple of other recipes you may like to try if the hummus bowl intrigues you:
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