TruRoots Organic Sprouted Bean Trio Hummus

TruRoots Organic Sprouted Bean Trio appeared at Costco here in Calgary not too long ago. You know how Costco is, if they don’t sell enough volume, the product disappears so I figured I better find something to make with it and share it with my fellow Costco shoppers.

This is a blend of nutritious sprouted lentils, mung and adzuki beans. Sprouting boosts the nutritional profile of the beans by increasing vitamins and micronutrients. The process of sprouting pre-digests the complex proteins, starches and lipids, converting them into simple and essential components which in turn make them easier for us digest. TruRoots uses low temperature drying to maintain the nutritional value achieved from the sprouting. They are also lower in sodium and higher in nutrition than canned beans. And one of the best parts is that there is no pre soaking and they are ready in 15 minutes!

This is even more nutritious than the standard chickpea hummus and in my opinion is tastier too. This simple recipe is gluten free, diary free, sesame free and is high in protein making it a great veggie or cracker dip.

TruRoots Organic Sprouted Bean Trio Hummus ( Sesame Free)

By Dawn Valcourt

Ingredients:         

1 cup TruRoots Organic Sprouted Bean Trio

3 cups   water

2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

1 ½ tsp  salt

1 tsp      cumin

1/2 tsp  paprika

1/8 – 1/4 tsp cayenne

1/3 cup raw sunflower seeds

1-2          clove garlic

Directions:

Combine beans with water in a medium saucepan. Bring to boiling over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Drain and cool.

In a food processor combine the cooled, drained beans, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, cumin, paprika and cayenne, process until smooth. Add in sunflower seeds and garlic cloves and process a bit longer.

Transfer to a covered container and store in refrigerator for up to a week.

Makes about 2 ½ cups of hummus.