Whole Wheat Naan Bites with Classic Garlic Hummus
Warm whole wheat naan bites paired with smooth, creamy garlic hummus. High in fiber and plant protein for a satisfying snack.
Prep
10 min
Cook
8 min
Total
18 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Carol + Lila
Carol created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
8 min
Total
18 min
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Equipment
Oven · Food processor · Sheet pan · Colander · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
To save time, you can use high-quality store-bought garlic hummus.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C)
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C)
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Cut the whole wheat naan into bite-sized…
Cut the whole wheat naan into bite-sized triangles using a sharp knife.
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Arrange the naan pieces in a single…
Arrange the naan pieces in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 6 to 8 minutes until lightly toasted and crisp at the edges.
Look for: lightly toasted and crisp at the edges
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Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas in…
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas in a colander under cool water.
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Combine the drained chickpeas
In a food processor, combine the drained chickpeas, garlic clove, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, and ground cumin.
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Blend on high speed for 1 to…
Blend on high speed for 1 to 2 minutes until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Look for: completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed
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Transfer the hummus to a serving dish…
Transfer the hummus to a serving dish and top with the optional fresh parsley.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Serve the warm naan bites immediately alongside…
Serve the warm naan bites immediately alongside the fresh hummus.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Store leftover hummus in an airtight container…
Store leftover hummus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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