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Healthy Hummus

Dip it good! This homemade hummus is a fresh alternative to high-fat dips that won’t increase your bottom line. Serve with carrots, celery or whole wheat pita chips.
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Course Dips and Spreads
Cuisine Greek

Servings 4 servings
Calories 578.67 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 1 6 oz. canned garbanzo beans, (chickpeas)
  • 1/2 tablespoon(s) tahini
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) finely chopped garlic
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon(s) salt, to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon(s) freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

 

  • Drain and rinse the garbanzo beans.
  • Puree the garbanzo beans in a blender or food processor with the tahini, lemon juice and garlic.
  • With the machine running, add the olive oil slowly, until the hummus becomes thick and creamy.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve with pita bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 578.67kcalCarbohydrates: 59.48gProtein: 19.23gFat: 31.29gSaturated Fat: 3.89gSodium: 924.12mgFiber: 16.97gSugar: 10.32g

Keyword Healthy Bytes, Low Calorie, Low Fat
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