Homemade Hummus With Green Olives and Cilantro

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 82.7
  • Total Fat: 2.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 187.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 10.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.5 g
  • Protein: 3.1 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Homemade Hummus With Green Olives and Cilantro calories by ingredient


Introduction

This homemade hummus doesn't use tahini in it. Instead, it uses green olives. This homemade hummus doesn't use tahini in it. Instead, it uses green olives.
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    2 cups (1 can) Organic Garbanzo Beans
    6 small green olives (or 3 large green olives)
    3 small cloves of garlic, minced
    3 tsp. olive oil
    2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
    1 Tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped or minced
    1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper(optional)
    Salt & pepper to taste

Tips

Serve hummus with carrot strips, red bell pepper strips, or any other veggie you may want. It is also good served with pita crisps.


Directions

Mince garlic with a garlic press, put all ingredients in a food processor & process until smooth. You can add more olive oil if you think it needs it, but remember, that will add to the calories and fat.

Serving Size: Makes 8 servings

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ROBINCT135.