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Bowl of creamy hummus, garnished with an olive oil drizzle, and a sprinkle of parsley, black sesame seeds, and sumac.
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Heart Healthy Hummus

With just a few simple ingredients, you can transform a can of chickpeas into a classic heart healthy Mediterranean snack everyone goes crazy for!
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Mediterranean
Diet Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 16
Calories 70kcal
Author Laura Yautz

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 can Chickpeas low sodium, drained and rinsed
  • ⅓ cup Tahini
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • Water for thinning

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients, except water, to the blender.
  • Begin blending on high, and pour the water into the blender, a little at a time, until desired consistency is reached. You probably will need between ⅓ - ½ cup.
  • Scrape down the sides of the blender as needed, and continue blending for 2-3 minutes.
  • Serve garnished with some chopped parsley, and/or sprinkled with sumac and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoon | Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 0.7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.4g | Sodium: 4.5mg | Potassium: 45mg | Fiber: 1.4g | Sugar: 0.8g | Vitamin A: 1.4IU | Vitamin C: 0.8mg | Vitamin K: 1.6µg | Calcium: 14.3mg | Iron: 0.6mg | Magnesium: 22.3mg
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