Hummus
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1/4 cup
Calories 88
| Amount Per Serving | ||
| Monounsaturated fat | 2 g | |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | < 1 g | |
| Total fat | 4 g | |
| Sodium | 80 mg | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | |
| Dietary fiber | 3 g | |
| Protein | 4 g | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
| Calories: | 2,000 | 2,500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | Less than | 65g | 80g | |
| Saturated Fat | Less than | 20g | 25g | |
| Cholesterol | Less than | 300mg | 300 mg | |
| Sodium | Less than | 2,400mg | 2,400mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 300g | 375g | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 25g | 30g | ||
Calories per gram:
Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4 • Protein 4
Hummus is traditionally made with chickpeas and served with pita bread.
Ingredients
(SERVES 14)- 2 cans (16 ounces each) reduced-sodium chickpeas, rinsed and drained except for 1/4 cup liquid
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 3 tablespoons tahini (sesame paste)*
- 2 tablespoons chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley
*Note: If you need to follow a gluten-free diet, check the label to make sure the brand of tahini is gluten-free.
Directions
Using a blender or food processor, puree the chickpeas. Add the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, pepper, paprika, tahini and parsley. Blend well.
Add the reserved liquid, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the mixture has the consistency of a thick spread.
Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.