Hummus


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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 172.8
  • Total Fat: 5.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 312.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 24.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.3 g
  • Protein: 7.3 g

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Introduction

Yummy dip for veggies or pita Yummy dip for veggies or pita
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    1 can chick peas
    2 cloves crushed garlic
    1/2 tsp cumin
    1/2 tsp salt
    1 tsp paprika
    juice of 1/2 a lemon
    1 tbsp olive oil
    pepper to taste

Directions

Drain the chick peas, reserve the liquid from the can. In a food processor or blender combine the chick peas, garlic, cumin, salt, paprika, lemon, pepper and olive oit. Blend on low, gradually add the reserved chick pea liquid until your desired consistency is achieved. Enjoy with fresh vegetables or whole wheat pita wedges. You can also add roasted pureed peppers to this as well.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CRYSTAL.A.T.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Incredible!
    Excellent. The cumin and paprika give this dip the perfect kick and color. I added a bit more garlic, but otherwise a perfect recipe! - 12/31/08


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    Incredible!
    Found it perfect, just as is. - 2/7/08


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    Good
    A little bland, but better once I put some extra garlic powder & some red pepper. - 4/11/07