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Lite Hummus Dip

PART OF:ÌýNUTRITION SERVICES FOR CANCER PATIENTSÌý>ÌýALL RECIPES

Serves:Ìý 1Ìý¼ CupsÌý

Per Serving (2 Tbsp): Ìý50 Calories, 2g Fat(<1 g Sat. Fat), 7g Carbohydrates, 2g Protein, 2g Fiber, 195mg Sodium

NOTE:ÌýÌýThis recipe is NOT OK for those on the LMDÌý(Low Microbial Diet).

Ingredients:

1 can (15 oz.) chick peas, rinsed and drained

1-2 cloves finely minced garlic (or to taste)

1 Tbsp. sesame tahini

6-8 Tbsp. reduced sodium vegetable broth or water

1-2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

½Ìýtsp. extra virgin olive oil

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Hot pepper sauce (optional)

Paprika

Cooking Directions:

  1. In blender or food processor, place peas, garlic, tahini, broth or water, lemon juice and oil. Blend on high speed until mixture is smooth. Add salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce to taste, if desired.
  2. Pour mixture into serving bowl. Dust lightly with paprika.
  3. Serve with cut-up raw vegetables and pita bread.Ìý

Recipe from: American Institute for Cancer Research; Health-e-Recipes 6/5/07