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 Hummus
Makes 6 servings
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Ingredients
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1
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can (about 15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
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3
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tablespoons lemon juice
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4-1/2
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teaspoons tahini*
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1/2
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teaspoon ground cumin
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1/4
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teaspoon salt
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1/4
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teaspoon black pepper
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1/2
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cup chopped seeded tomato
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1/3
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cup chopped red onion
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1/3
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cup chopped celery
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1/3
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cup chopped seeded cucumber
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1/3
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cup chopped green or red bell pepper
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2
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rounds pita bread
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*Tahini, a thick paste made from ground sesame seeds, is available in the ethnic section of major supermarkets, Middle Eastern markets or health food stores.
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1. Combine chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, cumin, salt and black pepper in food processor or blender; process until smooth. If mixture is too thick to spread, add water until desired consistency is reached.
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2. Spoon chickpea mixture into serving bowl. Top with tomato, onion, celery, cucumber and bell pepper.
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3. Preheat broiler. Split pitas horizontally in half to form 4 rounds. Cut each round into 6 wedges. Place on baking sheet; broil 3 minutes or until crisp.
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4. Serve Hummus with warm pita wedges.
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©Publications International, Ltd.
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Nutrients per Serving
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(3 tablespoons hummus)
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Calories
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188
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Calories from Fat
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17 %
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Total Fat
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4 g
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Saturated Fat
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1 g
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Carbohydrate
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33 g
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Fiber
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4 g
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Protein
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7 g
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Sodium
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542 mg
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Dietary exchanges
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2 Starch
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1/2 Vegetable
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1/2 Fat
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Printed
from diabeticcooking.com
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