|
Vegetable-Topped Hummus
Makes 8 servings
|
|
|
|
|
|
Image © Publications International, Ltd.
|
|
Vegetable-Topped Hummus
|
|
|
|
Look for tahini, a thick paste made from ground sesame seeds, in the ethnic section of major supermarkets, Middle Eastern markets or health food stores.
|
| |
|
Ingredients
|
|
1
|
can (about 15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
|
|
2
|
tablespoons tahini*
|
|
2
|
tablespoons lemon juice
|
|
1
|
clove garlic
|
|
3/4
|
teaspoon salt
|
|
1
|
tomato, finely chopped
|
|
2
|
green onions, finely chopped
|
|
2
|
tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
|
|
*Tahini is a thick paste made of ground sesame seed used in Middle Eastern cooking.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1. Combine chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic and salt in food processor or blender; process until smooth.
|
|
2. Combine tomato, onions and parsley in small bowl.
|
|
3. Place chickpea mixture in medium serving bowl; spoon tomato mixture evenly over top. Serve with wedges of pita bread or assorted crackers.
|
|
|
|
© Publications International, Ltd.
|
|
|
Nutrients per Serving
|
|
(6 tablespoons vegetable-topped hummus)
|
|
Calories
|
82
|
|
Calories from Fat
|
31 %
|
|
Total Fat
|
3 g
|
|
Saturated Fat
|
<1 g
|
|
Carbohydrate
|
11 g
|
|
Fiber
|
3 g
|
|
Protein
|
3 g
|
|
Sodium
|
429 mg
|
|
|
|
Dietary exchanges
|
|
1/2 Starch
|
|
1 Vegetable
|
|
1/2 Fat
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|