Hummus (2 SmartPoints)

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INGREDIENTS

  • 2 15 ounce cans of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • Juice of 1 small lemon (seeds removed, pulp optional)
  • 1 tablespoon good olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon tahini (sesame paste, you can find it in the “international” aisle in the grocery store or more
  • cheaply in a middle eastern specialty shop)
  • 2 small or one large clove of garlic, finely grated
  • Water to adjust consistancy
  • Sweet hungarian paprika to garnish
  • A strong blender or food processor.

DIRECTIONS

1. Drain and wash the chickpeas, add to blender or food processor.
2. Add grated garlic, olive oil, tahini, lemon juice, and about 2 tablespoons of water.
3. Puree until there are no whole chickpeas, and the hummus is a thick paste.
4. Remove from bowl of mixer and garnish with a sprinkle of paprika. You could drizzle some olive oil and toss some chopped tomatoes on top of it if you desire. Serve with pita bread!

Number of Servings: 14

Nutritional Info
Servings Per Recipe: 14
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 69.3
Total Fat: 2.0 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 138.5 mg
Total Carbs: 9.4 g
Dietary Fiber: 3.1 g
Protein: 3.1 g
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe: 14
Serving Size: 1 serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 69.3
Total Fat 2.0 g
Saturated Fat 0.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.9 g
Cholesterol 0.0 mg
Sodium 138.5 mg
Potassium 9.1 mg
Total Carbohydrate 9.4 g
Dietary Fiber 3.1 g
Sugars 0.6 g
Protein 3.1 g
SmartPoints: 2

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