Creamy hummus served with crisp red pepper and carrot batons — a simple, satisfying snack that’s high in fibre and ready in minutes.
Serves 1 ~5 mins Vegan 215kcal 4.5g fibre
Ingredients
- 80g hummus
- 1 red pepper, sliced into batons
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into batons
Method
- Prepare the red pepper and carrots by cutting them into batons.
- Place the hummus in a small bowl.
- Serve the vegetable batons alongside for dipping.
Serving & storage
Tip: Best enjoyed immediately. Store any leftover hummus in the fridge in a sealed container and consume within 2 days.
Nutrition tip: Hummus provides plant protein and heart-healthy fats from chickpeas and tahini. For extra cholesterol support, consider adding a plant sterol supplement. Research shows 1.5–3 g of plant sterols per day can help lower LDL cholesterol by up to 12%.
Plant Sterols
Scientifically shown to lower cholesterol | 2400 mg plant sterols per daily dose | Helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels
- Provides 2,400 mg plant sterols per daily dose
- Contributes to normal blood cholesterol levels
- Supports heart health alongside a balanced diet