Hummus
Hummus with Pita Bread
Calories 225 (19% from fat)
Fat 4.8 gram
Saturated Fat .6 gram
Trans Fat 0 gram
Chol. 0 mg.
Sodium 319 mg.
Carb. 40 gram
Fiber 5 gram
Sugar 1 gram
Sugar Alcohol 0 gram
Protein 9 gram
Hummus with Sandwich Thins
Calories 205 (25% from fat)
Fat 5.8 gram
Saturated Fat .6 gram
Trans Fat 0 gram
Chol. 0 mg.
Sodium 309 mg.
Carb. 34 gram
Fiber 9 gram
Sugar 2 gram
Sugar Alcohol 0 gram
Protein 9 gram
Ingredients
1 can (15.5 oz.) low sodium chickpeas/garbanzos
1/4 cup liquid from can of chickpeas
3 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 1/2 Tbsp. tahini
(We used Joyva Sesame Tahini, it's a sesame seed puree.)
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tsp cumin, ground
1/2 tsp. sodium free salt substitute
(We used No Salt Sodium Free Salt Substitute.)
2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp. olive oil
CHOOSE ONE BELOW
6 whole pitas (6 inches wide)
OR
6 Whole Wheat Sandwich Thins
2. In a blender or food processor combine all the ingredients except the pitas or sandwich thins. Process until it turns into a puree with the consistency of a thick spread.
3. Toast the pitas or sandwich thins, cut them into 6 pieces each and serve them with 1/4 cup of hummus per person.
Yield: 6 Servings (1/4 cup hummus and 1 pita or sandwich thin is a serving.)
