snack

Hummus and Veggie Sticks

PregnancyMediterraneanEasyServes 25 min

Creamy hummus served with washed carrot sticks and bell pepper strips.

This simple, crunchy snack pairs creamy hummus with colorful, crisp vegetables to provide complex carbohydrates and fiber. These nutrients help keep the mother's blood sugar stable, provide steady energy, and ease common digestive shifts during pregnancy. The vitamin C in the red bell pepper is especially valuable, as it helps the mother's body absorb iron more efficiently to support her steeply rising blood volume and the baby's rapid growth.

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One serving≈280 kcal · 10 g protein

Calories280 kcal

Protein9.6 g

Carbs37 g · 6.1g sugar

Fat11 g · 1.4g sat

Fiber9.7 g

Sodium438 mg

Folate106 mcg DFE

Iron3.1 mg

Calcium63 mg

Choline25 mg

Zinc2.1 mg

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Ingredients

½ cup hummus
2 carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
2 oz whole grain crackers

Method

1Thoroughly wash the carrots and red bell pepper under running water.
2Peel the carrots and cut them into sticks. Remove the stem and seeds from the bell pepper, then slice it into strips.
3Divide the hummus between two small bowls or containers.
4Serve the veggie sticks and whole grain crackers alongside the hummus for dipping.

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