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Lemon, Sesame, and Garlic Hummus

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Lemon, Sesame, and Garlic Hummus

For anyone who doesn't like to eat meat every day, legumes are a great source of plant protein. Serve this hummus with rice crackers or fresh veggie slices for a healthy snack. For a light lunch, stuff in pita bread with baby spinach leaves. For a zesty, enticing dip, puree guacamole into the mixture.

Per 1/4 cup: 75 calories; 2 g protein; 4 g fat; 8 g carb; 2 g fiber.

Ingredients

Makes about 3 1/2 cups

  • 1-3 garlic, peeled and crushed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds, toasted
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 (15-ounce) garbanzo beans, drained, liquid reserved
  • 1 tablespoon orange peel, minced
  • Salt and white pepper, to taste
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon peel, minced

Directions

  1. In a blender or food processor, combine garlic, olive oil, sesame seeds, tahini, lemon juice, and garbanzo beans (reserve about a tablespoon of beans for garnish). Blend, adding reserved garbanzo-bean liquid if needed until hummus reaches desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a medium serving bowl. Garnish in the middle with reserved garbanzo beans. Sprinkle orange and lemon peel around the beans. Chill in the refrigerator, tightly covered, until ready to serve.
From Body+Soul, April/May 2005

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