Garbanzo Spread

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Garbanzo Spread

 

Recipe By :Vegetarian Barbecue & Other Pleasures of the Harvest

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Beans

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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15 ounces garbanzo beans, canned -- (low-sodium variety)

2 cloves garlic -- (2 to 3)

1 tablespoon mayonnaise -- (1 to 2)

-- or low-fat yogurt

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/8 teaspoon salt

4 green onions -- finely chopped

2 tablespoons parsley -- finely chopped

1 3/4 ounces chopped olives -- canned

-- (which is 1/2 of 3.5 oz can)

freshly ground black pepper

 

Drain garbanzo beans and rinse. Add them to a food processor along with the

garlic, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and salt. If using a blender, more liquid may

be needed, such as a tablespoon of water.

 

Remove to a serving bowl and add the green onions, parsley, and chopped olives.

Top with freshly grated black pepper. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

 

This is simple spread is nutritious and delicious. Use it on crackers or as a

filling for pita bread pockets with fresh vegetables.

 

Typed by Brenda Adams <brendaadams

 

Source:

" Vegetarian Barbecue & Other Pleasures of the Harvest; Patti Bess "

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 116 Calories; 4g Fat (27.4% calories from

fat); 4g Protein; 18g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 1mg Cholesterol; 344mg

Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Fat.