Contributed By: MAB
Bon Appetit
This dip is also nice with raw vegetables.
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Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Actual Cooking Time: No Cooking Required
Number of Servings: Single
Origin: Mediterranean & Mid-Eastern
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Nutrition Content: High Fiber
Meal Type: Appetizers
Ingredients
2 15-oz Cans black beans, rinsed, drained
3/4 cup Tahini (sesame seed paste)
1/4 cup Fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup (packed) chopped fresh cilantro
4 Green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons Olive oil
2 Large garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon Ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
Pita bread rounds, cut into triangles
Preparation
Combine first 9 ingredients in processor until smooth. Season hummus to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon hummus into bowl. Serve with pita triangles.
Cook's Notes
Tahini is available at Middle Eastern and natural foods stores and some supermarkets.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 213
;
Total Fat: 7 g
;
Saturated Fat: 1 g
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Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g
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Carbohydrates: 29 g
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Protein: 9 g
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Vitamin A: 148 IU
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Vitamin C: 3 mg
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Calcium: 59 mg
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Sodium: 151 mg
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Iron: 2 mg
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Fiber: 5 g