This hummus bowl is loosely inspired by one that we had at Two Forks, a hummus restaurant here in Malmö. It has got a great combination of creamy, from the hummus, and fresh from the tomato and herb salad that goes on top. It is very simple to make but doesn’t disappoint flavour wise and is made all the better with a little dollop of spicy harissa paste.

You could make this meal in about 15 minutes and enjoy it for lunch or dinner at home (or even breakfast) but it also packs up great for a packed lunch that will make you look forward to your break!

If you want more speedy packed lunch ideas check out this lemon and dill chickpea salad sandwich and this green chickpea salad with kale, fennel and courgette that were also featured in this video along with this bowl.

Malin x

Herbacious Hummus Bowl

Serves 2

INGREDIENTS:

0,75-1 batch of classic hummus

Top with:

0,5-1 tsp harissa paste, depending on your spice preference

Herb and tomato salad:

0,5 cup each of fresh parsley and mint leaves, loosely packed

2 spring onions

250 g cherry tomatoes

1 tbsp lemon juice

Salt, to taste

Serve with:

Wholewheat pita bread or gluten free alternative

METHOD:

Make the hummus according to the recipe linked in the ingredients list. Adjust how much you make after how much hungry you usually are at lunch time or after your regular portion size. A 3/4 batch would be enough for me for 2 servings but everyone is different. Once it is prepared set it aside or you could multitask while the food processor does its job.

Cut the tomatoes into halves or quarters depending on their size and your preference. Slice the spring onions finely. Combine the chopped vegetables with the fresh herbs in a mixing bowl.

Drizzle the lemon juice over the salad and season with salt. Toss to coat.

Feel free to transfer the hummus into a lunch containers with air tight lids ant top with the salad before storing in the fridge at your work place or school until you want to eat it. Keeping the sunflower seeds and bread in separate containers ready to sprinkle over and dip in with just before you eat.

Or serve it in a medium sized bowl topped with the salad and sunflower seeds with the bread on the side to eat right away.

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