Hummus


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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 59.3
  • Total Fat: 1.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.4 mg
  • Sodium: 268.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 10.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.7 g
  • Protein: 2.7 g

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Introduction

Hummus is easy to buy premade, but it's so much more delicious when made fresh. Serve this low-fat version with bell pepper strips, cherry tomatoes, lightly steamed broccoli, cauliflower florets and baby carrots. Hummus is easy to buy premade, but it's so much more delicious when made fresh. Serve this low-fat version with bell pepper strips, cherry tomatoes, lightly steamed broccoli, cauliflower florets and baby carrots.
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
    1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt
    2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
    3 garlic cloves, crushed
    2 tsp olive oil
    1 tbsp water
    1/2 tsp salt
    1/2 tsp ground cumin
    1/8 tsp freshly ground pepper

Directions

In a food processor or blender, puree all the ingredients until blended, but still a little chunky.


**Hummus keeps well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SARBEAR7806.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    So easy and Good! - 1/3/09


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    Very Good
    Made it today and DH and I both loved it. I like that it doesn't require tahini - something I don't often have on hand. We were out of yogurt so I just increased the olive oil a bit. We also added some fresh parsley. - 12/28/08


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    I can't wait to try it! - 10/1/08


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    Incredible!
    delicious! - 9/19/08


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    Incredible!
    This is REALLY GOOD! I warmed a whole wheat pita to go with it and YUMO! - 4/21/08