Spicey Low Fat Hummus


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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 174.3
  • Total Fat: 4.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 155.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 26.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.1 g
  • Protein: 8.2 g

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Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    2 - 16oz cans of chick peas
    2 1/2 tbsp of tahini
    juice of 1 lemon
    1 1/2 tbsp of minced garlic
    1 whole red or yellow sweet pepper, quartered
    2 tsp ground cumin
    1 tbsp of cayenne pepper
    1tsp Tabasco (optional)
    salt to taste

Directions

In a food processor, combine all ingredients until smooth.
Makes about 8 - 1/2cup servings.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PHOEBE1028.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Sounds delicious! I will try this recipe! - 6/18/08


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    Very Good
    As good as what we get at the store. - 5/7/08


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    Very Good
    I like to add a little chipotle seasoning, too. - 12/28/07


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    Very Good
    This recipe sounds really good. I am a big fan of hummus, so I am definately going to try it - 12/27/07


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    Very Good
    Very good, I prefer a little less cummin - 9/12/07


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    Incredible!
    Very good hummus! You can also use dried chickpeas soaked 24 hours in fridge with a touch of baking soda. Then rinse very well. Then precede with the other ingredients... but your is great also. - 6/29/07


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    Very Good
    Almost as good as the Lebanese mezze favorite sans the olive oil. Thank you! - 6/21/07


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    Incredible!
    better than mine, but I'd add 1 cup chopped chickweed - 6/18/07


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    Incredible!
    Loved this recipe, found it hard to just eat one portion! It has a nice bite to it! - 6/3/07


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    Can't wait to try this recipe - 5/22/07


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    Incredible!
    this is basically the SAME recipe i make. i definitely add some FRESH chopped parsley as well(stir in AFTER the blending process) - 5/19/07