Toasted Walnut Hummus with Citrus - Carbs 9g; Fiber 2g

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Toasted Walnut Hummus with Citrus and Herbs - Carbs 9g; Fiber 2g

 

1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed

1 cup toasted walnuts, chopped

1 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

4 to 6 teaspoons lemon juice

1 large clove garlic, cut into pieces

1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Thinly sliced fresh basil

Thinly sliced radishes

 

 

 

 

Place the garbanzo beans, walnuts, basil, olive oil, lemon juice and garlic in

the bowl of a food processor. Puree until smooth, adding a little more olive oil

or lemon juice if needed to obtain smooth consistency. Add salt and pepper and

process again to combine well. Spoon into a serving bowl and garnish with basil

and radish.

 

Makes 1 3/4 cups

 

Source: Whole Foods Market

Formatted by Chupa Babi: 03.07.08

 

Per serving (About 2 Tbsp/55g-wt.): 150 calories (100 from fat), 11g total fat,

1g saturated fat, 4g protein, 9g total carbohydrate (2g dietary fiber, 0g

sugar), 0mg cholesterol, 160mg sodium

 

Joe from Louisiana sent us this recipe for a walnut and chickpea dip brightened

with fresh herbs and citrus juice. Think hummus, with the richness supplied by

walnuts instead of sesame. Spread on crostini, toasted pita or rounds of English

cucumber.

 

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