Hearty Homemade Hummus

Preparation facts

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups (275g) cooked garbanzo beans, or 1 15-ounce (425-g) can

4 oz (115g) silken tofu, well-drained

1/4 cup (10g) parsley, chopped

5 Tbs (75mL) lemon juice

1 Tbs (15mL) lime juice

1–2 cloves fresh garlic

1 Tbs (15mL) olive oil

1/3 cup (80g) sesame tahini

1 1/2 tsp (9g) sea salt*

Cumin and paprika to taste

Directions

Blend all ingredients in a food processor until desired consistency is achieved. Garnish with a dash of paprika on top. Serve warm or chilled.

* Allergy notes: People following a corn-free diet should avoid iodized salt since it contains dextrose, which should be avoided by those allergic to corn.

Recipe by Julie Negrin

Nutrition facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Calories 186

Calories from Fat 89 (48%)

% Daily Value*

16%Total Fat 10g

7%Saturated Fat 1.4g

Polyunsaturated Fat 3.8g

Monounsaturated Fat 4.6g

0%Cholesterol 0mg

28%Sodium 668mg

7%Potassium 228mg

6%Total Carbohydrate 18g

14%Dietary Fiber 3.4g

Sugars 1g

Sugar Alcohols 0g

14%Protein 7g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

2006-09-07

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