Meals Matter

Hummus

Contributed By: DCC
Shirley Wu

A great spread that is easy to make.

Ingredients

3 cups Chickpeas (garbanzo beans),

Cooked

1 cup Water

1/2 cup Tahini

1/4 cup Lemon juice

2 tbsp Soy sauce

6 Garlic cloves, minced

1 to 2 tsp Paprika, for color (optional)

Preparation

Mash chickpeas in a food proceesor or blender. Add the remaining ingredients, stirring well. Serve chilled as a dip with celery and carrot sticks and pita wedges.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: Single
Origin: Mediterranean & Mid-Eastern
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Simple (6 ingredients or less)
Vegetarian
Nutrition Content: Low Sodium
High Fiber
Meal Type: Appetizers

Nutrient Information

Calories: 158
Total Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g
Carbohydrates: 17.5g
Protein: 7g
Sodium: 112mg
Fiber: 5g