Jalapeno Peanut Hummus with Fresh Herbs - 1 pt, 9g carbs; 2g fiber

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Jalapeno Peanut Hummus with Fresh Herbs - 1 pt, 9g carbs; 2g fiber

 

1 (15-oz) can chickpeas, (garbanzo beans) drained

1 small jalapeno pepper, with or without seeds

1 large garlic clove

1 T. natural creamy peanut butter

2 T. lemon juice

1/4 cup water

1/4 t. sea salt, or to taste

3 T. chopped fresh cilantro, or flat leaf parsley

 

 

 

Puree all ingredients, except cilantro in a blender until smooth, adding more

water by the tablespoonful only if necessary. Top with or stir in cilantro and

serve with raw vegetables or fresh whole wheat pita wedges.

 

Serves 6 one quarter-cup servings

 

Source: The All Natural Diabetes Cookbook by Jackie Newgent, RD

Formatted by Chupa Babi: 04.18.08

 

Per 1/4 cup serving: 60 cals (15 cals from fat); 2g total fat (0g sat fat); 9g

carbs; 2g fiber; 1g sugars; 3g protein; 0mg cholesterol; 105 mg sodium.

Exchanges: 1/2 carb, 1/2 fat

 

" Use natural peanut butter instead of the traditional tahini (sesame paste) to

create a trendy, tasty version of this Middle Eastern-style dip.

 

For those who can enjoy healthful fats more liberally, serve this zesty hummus

drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, then topped with fresh flat leaf parsley. "

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