2 hummus-based salad dressings for GOS fibers

We’ve previously discussed how adding a class of prebiotic fibers called galacto-oligosaccharides, or GOS, adds greater power to your campaign to restore healthy bowel flora. Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, used to make hummus are a useful source of GOS fibers. Although moderately rich in carbohydrates, using hummus in modest amounts as a condiment, such as the base for these salad dressings, keeps you well below our safe cutoff. Each tablespoon of dressing yields approximately 1.5 grams net carbs, while adding about the same quantity in GOS fibers. So here are two simple recipes for interesting hummus-based salad dressings, one an Indian Red Curry Dressing and one for an Asian Ginger Shiitake Dressing. Red Curry Hummus Dressing This exotic Indian mixture can be used as a dressing or sauce. The combination of flavors in the garam masala—cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, cardamon, cumin—mix perfectly with those of the red curry. This dressing is best prepared for consumption that same day, as the curry and garam masala tend to lose their rich flavors if stored for more than a few hours. If used as a sauce on a hot dish, such as baked chicken, add during the last few moments of cooking to avoid excessive heating that can degrade the galacto-oligosaccharide fibers into sugars. Makes about 1 1/2 cups 1/2 cup hummus 1/2 extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup red curry paste 2 tablespoons tahini 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon garam masala 1 teaspoon red pepper fl...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Wheat Belly Lifestyle bowel flora chickepeas galacto-oligosaccharides gluten grains hummus prebiotic fibers Source Type: blogs