I’ve been really digging snack-styled lunches lately. Enjoying the variety that comes with having a little bite of this. A little taste of that. It’s perfect for my schedule, since I never really seem to know quite when I’ll get the chance to snag something to eat.
Usually these snack-styled lunches begin and end with a big bowl of hummus.
Hummus snobs everywhere would tell you that this is not actually, legitimately hummus.
Where’s the tahini? they (the hummus snobs, that is) would ask.
But alas, I am not a hummus snob. And so, yes, I do call this hummus. And no, there is no tahini. And yes, you will absolutely love every bite. Especially when there is a pile of Life is Good, sweet potato chips along for the ride.
To keep this lunch feeling fresh and filling, I added some veggies to the mix.
Peppers. Carrots. Snap peas. My favorites.
With a little touch of sweetness.
A little bite of this. A little taste of that.
That’s my kind of lunch.
Sarah’s Basic Go-To Hummus
(Serves 2 as a main or 4 as a snack)
- 1 15oz. can of garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 1/8-1/4 tsp cayenne (depending on your heat preference)
- salt and pepper to taste
- In a food processor, combine all the above ingredients. Adjust seasonings to taste. Enjoy!
QUESTION: Do you pack your own lunches? What is one of your go-to items for lunch at work/school?
"The Flying ONION." 
I love lunches like that – so simple and easy to prepare, and so tasty, especially in the warmer months.
I love making my own lunches, and when I was teaching, always got together a sandwich and fruit or a salad and yogurt together for the next day. Now that I’m home, it’s much easier to make lunches, and I eat with much more variety.
No lemon juice in your hummus?
Not in this one!
You know, I’ve been going back and forth with whether I prefer the red wine vinegar or the lemon juice. And my own personal, very unofficial taste testing always goes to the vinegar. But I know many, many people who swear by using lemon juice. 😀
I love snack style lunches! They’re perfect when I’m just feeling the munchies, or don’t want to sit down to a big meal and spend the afternoon snacking away instead 😀
And I usually pack my own lunches because I have to deal with allergies. I try to change it up, but one thing that remains constant is an apple and carrot sticks.
I will have to try the vinegar instead of lemon juice next time! Whenever I make my own hummus I never add tahini. It’s just as good if you ask me 🙂
And I love snack-styled lunches as well. Sometimes I just want a little bit of everything! My packed lunches tend to vary – usually leftovers or a sandwich – but I alllways have some fruit with it and a little dessert 🙂
That is one of my favorite ways to eat lunch! Such a great variety.
I looove homemade hummus but haven’t made any lately since I haven’t wanted to dish out $5 for Tahini… but I think the blend of flavors here more than makes up for its lack, will DEFINITELY be making this soon!
I’m a snacky eater, too…this lunch looks perfect. When I pack lunches for school – it’s just like this, a little of this, a little of that. I rarely have a “main course” for lunches.
This is exactly my kind of lunch…variety is the spice of life, right? 😉
Thia looka like a meal that would fit wonderfully in a bento box 😛 I love small portion varieties for meals!
This is a great recipe because it can be assembled so quickly. Love to the food processor. One thing I like to do when I make hummus is roast garlic first and add that to the beans and tahini. But of course, it is no longer a quick recipe! I tried putting in raw garlic cloves once and it was gross–bitter and too strong. But roasted garlic does the trick.