Homemade Hummus - Protein Rich

ilively
on 6/16/09 2:29 am
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

  • 1 jar (7 oz.) roasted red peppers, drained
  • 1 can (15 oz.) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz.) cannellini (white kidney) beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup tahini (sesame paste)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice, or to taste
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste        
In a blender or food processor, combine all ingredients except salt and pepper. Blend the mixture until smooth. Allow mixture to stand for 30 minutes or more to allow flavors to develop fully. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Serve chilled or at room temperature with cool vegetables of your choice.

Makes 24 servings.


Per serving (2 Tbsp.): 61 calories, 2 g. total fat (less than 1 g. saturated fat), 9 g. carbohydrate,
 2 g. protein, 2 g. dietary fiber, 108 mg. sodium.    

ONE GRAM of PROTEIN per 1 TABLESPOON of hummus
wongypsygirl
on 6/16/09 9:34 am
Mmm....Hummus is yummus!
twinkletoes7
on 6/17/09 8:05 am - Timmins , Canada
I LOVE the roasted red pepper hummas!!!

      
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