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The Perfect Hummus

Many store bought hummus’ are high in fat.  Here is a recipe for a hummus much lower in fat and calories.  It only takes 5 minutes to make and will serve 6 people.  Enjoy with vegetables such as celery, carrots and even home made pita chips.

Nutritional Information:

Calories:     206
Fat:            14 g (2 g saturated)
Protein:       9 g
Carbs:         11 g

Ingredients:

2 cloves garlic
14 oz. canned chickpeas, drained
4 buying drugs online without prescription T reduced-fat sour cream
2 t chopped fresh cilantro
1 T tahini paste
1 t ground cumin
1/2 lemon, freshly squeezed
cayenne pepper, to taste
sea salt

Directions:

Combine the garlic and chickpeas with 1 tablespoon (T) water in a food processor for approximately 1 minute.  Add the tahini paste and continue blending for 1 additional minute.  Combine all ingredients with a spoon making sure to fold in the ingredients on the walls of the food processor.  Add the sour cream and ground cumin, continue processing.  Pour in the lemon juice and add enough water to give the hummus a soft, spreadable consistency.  Season to taste with salt and cayenne pepper and continue processing for 30 seconds.

When finished in the food processor, place the hummus in a bowl or serving dish, garnish with cilantro or your favorite herb, and add sliced vegetables such as red and green bell peppers, celery, carrots, olives, and even lettuce to enjoy by yourself or with friends.

This is a wonderful dish to enjoy outdoors in the summer.