Hummus

platter with hummus and veggies

serves: 6

Fruits and Vegetables: ¼ cup per serving

Ingredients

1 (15.5 oz) can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed

1 small garlic clove, minced

5 tablespoons olive oil

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

½ teaspoon sugar

½ teaspoon cumin, ground

⅛ teaspoon black pepper

⅛ teaspoon salt (optional)

Directions

  1. Puree beans, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice in a blender or food processor, or mash together using a masher or fork.
  2. Add sugar, cumin, pepper, and salt. Blend until smooth, about 2 minutes.
  3. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
  4. Serve with whole-wheat crackers or slices of washed green and red peppers, cucumbers, carrots, celery, and tomatoes.

Tips

  • Add ¼ cup tahini (sesame seed paste) for a richer flavor and texture.
  • For a vegetarian sandwich, spread hummus in a pita pocket and fill with fresh vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size (for hummus only): ¼ cup; Calories: 160; Carbohydrates: 11 g; Fiber: 3 g; Fat: 12 g; Saturated fat: 1.5 g; Sodium: 150 mg

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