Hummus

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Hummus

 

1 can (12 oz.) garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained

1 TB tahini (sesame seed paste)

1 TB lemon juice

1 tsp. finely chopped garlic

3 TB extra virgin olive oil

Salt, to taste

Ground black pepper, to taste

 

Puree the garbanzo beans in a blender or food processor with the tahini,

lemon juice and garlic.

 

With the machine running, add the olive oil slowly, until the hummus becomes

thick and creamy.

 

Add salt and pepper to taste.

 

Serve with pita bread. (Store the remaining beans in a covered container in

the refrigerator for

up to 5 days.)

 

Number of Servings: 12.

 

Nutrition Information:

Serving size about 2 tablespoons Per Serving, Calories 141, Carbs 18 g,

Fat 5 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 6 g, Sat Fat 1 g, Sodium 104 mg.