LEMONY HUMMUS

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I love the nutty flavor tahini adds to hummus, but it's high in fat. I modified a traditional recipe, slashing the fat while keeping that tahini kick. -Josephine Piro, Easton, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons tahini
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Pita breads, warmed and cut into wedges
Carrot and celery sticks

Steps:

Process garlic in a food processor until minced. Add the chickpeas, lemon juice, water, tahini, cumin, salt and pepper; cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl. Serve with pita wedges and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 192mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges