Greened up Hummus
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 109.0
- Total Fat: 4.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 479.4 mg
- Total Carbs: 14.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.1 g
- Protein: 3.5 g
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Introduction
Hummus with a nutrional kick--Spinach adds Folate and Iron to an already protien-packed snacking staple. Serve with celery and carrot sticks and a couple of whole grain pita chips to turn this dip into a first class snack. Hummus with a nutrional kick--Spinach adds Folate and Iron to an already protien-packed snacking staple. Serve with celery and carrot sticks and a couple of whole grain pita chips to turn this dip into a first class snack.Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
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1 16oz Can Chickpeas, drained, can juice reserved
1 tsp Lemon Juice (1/2 a lemon squeezed or 1 tsp bottled)
2 tbsp Olive Oil (reduce to 1 tbsp and add in some of the Chickpea can juice to save some calories)
1 tsp Garlic (or one clove)
1tsp Tahini (optional)--this is a special ground almond product that lends a traditional feel to the dip and added protien. Can be omitted for savings in calories and fat.
Salt and Pepper to taste (to reduce sodium content, use less salt or sea salt)
Parsley, dried. Fresh would also work, about 1/4 cup
Spinach, frozen, cooked and drained well (use a clean kitchen towel to squeeze out the excess water)
Directions
-Cook Spinach according to package directions, drain well using clean dish towel
-In a Food Processor or Blender, add the Chickpeas, Lemon Juice, Garlic, Tahini (optional), and Spinach. Pulse until well broken down.
-Add salt, pepper, and parsley. If you want to add other spices, now is the time. Pulse 4-5 times to combine
-Turn Processor on, stream in Olive oil slowly. If mixture is still too thick for your preference, add in Chickpea can juice a tsp at a time until your desired consistency.
-REFRIGERATE OVERNIGHT for best taste.
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SAPHIE17.
-In a Food Processor or Blender, add the Chickpeas, Lemon Juice, Garlic, Tahini (optional), and Spinach. Pulse until well broken down.
-Add salt, pepper, and parsley. If you want to add other spices, now is the time. Pulse 4-5 times to combine
-Turn Processor on, stream in Olive oil slowly. If mixture is still too thick for your preference, add in Chickpea can juice a tsp at a time until your desired consistency.
-REFRIGERATE OVERNIGHT for best taste.
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SAPHIE17.