Spring Green Hummus - 10 pts

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I don't know why this configured with such a high fat count. There is

only a quarter cup of tahini and 1 T of oil. Oh, well. Its healthy

fats and its worth it!!! Using canned chickpeas, I added 1/2 cup of

mint to the parsley. Doubled the lime juice. Added 1 cup of warm

veggie broth and a good sprinkling of red pepper flakes. Tossed with a

bowl of whole wheat fettucine and collected kudos. Next time I will

double the garlic.

 

 

* Exported from MasterCook *

 

Spring Green Hummus - 10 pts

 

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 cup Dried chickpeas -- (2-cups cooked)

1 cup Reserved bean stock or water

1 cup spinach leaves -- Chopped fresh

1/2 cup Chopped fresh parsley -- (extra for garnish)

1/4 cup Tahini

2 Cloves garlic -- chopped or crushed

1/2 lime

1 1/2 tbl Lime juice -- Grated zest only

1 tbl Olive oil -- plus extra for garnish

1 tsp Salt

Lime wedges -- garnish

 

Sort through,rinse and cook beans by your preferred method. Drain,

reserving 1 cup of the stock. If using canned chickpeas that are not

hot, simmer them in bean stock or water until they are very hot.

Drain, reserving 1 cup of stock.

 

Put spinach in blender or food processor, then add hot chickpeas

(which will cook the spinach slightly to bring out its color and

flavor). Process to a smooth bright green consistency.

 

Add parsley, tahini, garlic, lime zest, lime juice, oil, and salt.

Continue processing until mixture forms a thick paste.

 

If mixture is too dry, aadd a little of the reserved stock. Taste and

adjust the seasonings if necessary.

 

Garnish with the extra parsley, lime wedges and a splash of olive oil.

 

Make this dip a day ahead to let the flavors blend. Serve cold with

crisp raw vegetables or warmed pita bread.

 

Serves: 8

 

Source:

" FoodDownUnder.com "

S(Formatted by Chupa Babi in MC):

" 03.15.06 "

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 391 Calories; 33g Fat (72.0%

calories from fat); 7g Protein; 22g Carbohydrate; 5g Dietary Fiber;

0mg Cholesterol; 288mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean

Meat; 0 Vegetable; 1/2 Fruit; 6 1/2 Fat.

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 347 1582 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

 

 

 

 

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