Nutrition
#BaptistHealthy Hummus Dip
1 min. read
Written By: George Carvalho
Published: November 1, 2017
Written By: George Carvalho
Published: November 1, 2017
#BaptistHealthy hummus dip can be a welcome addition to any gathering. There are two versions: roasted beet dip and olive oil with paprika. Check out the video!
Hummus Two Ways
Ingredients
- 1, 15 ounce can of chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained – reserving liquid
- ¼ cup tahini
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- Paprika, olive oil and parsley for garnish
Directions
- Combine all ingredients except garnish in a mini food processor and begin to process on ‘puree’ setting.
- Add reserved chickpea liquid (~1-2 tbsp.) to make a smooth puree.
- Best served if chilled for 1-2 hours.
Optional: For color and nutrient boost, add 1 roasted beet or 4 packaged baby beets, cubed.
After hummus is made, as per directions above, add beets to food processor until smoothly blended.
Nutritional Information
Approximate recipe yield: 2 cups
Serving size: 2 tablespoons
Nutritionals per serving (2 tbsp.):
53 calories
5 grams carbohydrate
3 grams fat
2 grams protein
35 milligrams sodium (*will vary depending on the brand of canned garbanzos)
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