Low Fat Hummus Recipe
I love hummus! Since I am usually trying to lose weight, I created this low fat hummus recipe which is also low in calories. I substituted some low-fat peanut butter and a little sesame seed oil to replace the higher-fat tahini. This low fat version is so delicious that you will not miss the extra fat!
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- 1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter, reduced fat
- 1/3 cup lemon juice, fresh-squeezed
- 1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 cup warm water or garbanzo bean liquid
- 1/4 cup parsley leaves, finely-minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seed oil
- 1 tablespoon ground sumac or paprika for garnish
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Drain garbanzo beans and set aside liquid from the can.
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In a food processor or blender, place garbanzo beans, peanut butter, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and salt. Add either 1/4 to 1/2 cup warm water or garbanzo beans liquid (depending on how thick on want your hummus); blend approximately 3 to 5 minutes until pureed. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking. NOTE: On occasions, I have left the garlic out, and it still tastes great!
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Remove to bowl; mix in parsley and sesame seed oil. Refrigerate for several hours before serving.
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VARIATION: For an interesting variation, substitute black beans or cannellini beans (Northern beans). Also substitute minced basil leaves for the parsley. Four ounces of minced roasted peppers may also be added.
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Makes approximately 1 1/2 cups or 6 servings.
Serving size = 1/4 cup