Garlic Hummus
Nabbing a nutritious snack is a breeze with hummus, the Middle Eastern spread made from chickpeas. It's low in unsaturated fat and high in protein, iron, and fiber.
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Garlic Hummus
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Directions
- In a food processor bowl or blender container, combine chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and red pepper, if desired. Cover and process or blend until smooth. Spoon into a serving bowl. Serve with pita wedges or crisps, bagel chips, and/or carrots and celery. Makes 6 to 8 side-dish servings (1-3/4 cups).
From the Test Kitchen
Prepare hummus; cover and chill up to 24 hours.
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For a thicker spread, drain the chickpeas, reserving the liquid. Add enough liquid to process easily and to make desired texture.
Nutrition Facts (Garlic Hummus)
- Per serving:
- 114 kcal ,
- 6 g fat
- (1 g sat. fat ,
- 0 mg chol. ,
- 71 mg sodium ,
- 12 g carb. ,
- 3 g fiber ,
- 4 g pro.