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Monday, April 25, 2011

HOMEMADE HUMMUS

• 1 can of garbanzo beans (chick peas)
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced (if allowed, other seasonings like cumin, dill, paprika, cayenne would be good)
• 1 - 2 tbsp tahini (it's made out of ground up sesame seeds)
• Juice from 1/3 of a lemon
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Place all of the ingredients in a blender for a few minutes, or until the mixture is creamy and smooth.
Serve in a bowl with fresh vegetables and sliced pita bread.
Fit's Tips: This is a basic recipe, so play around with it - add your own special ingredients like grated carrots or artichoke hearts.



Nutrients per serving: (about 8 servings)

Calories: 102
Protein: 3 g
Carbohydrate: 11 g
Fat: 5 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sodium: 138 mg
Potassium: 95 mg
Phosphorus: 62 mg

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