Lighthummus Recipes
LIGHT HUMMUS
This is a scrumptious hummus using less oil. It's adapted from Martha Shulman's Mediterranean Light and works well with Brenda's "Middle Eastern Tuna Salad Pitas" or as a dip with raw vegetables.
Provided by Elisabetta47
Categories Asian
Time 10m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Rinse and drain the beans.
- Puree beans and garlic in a food processor.
- Add lemon juice, olive oil, tahini, cumin, salt to taste, and yogurt.
- Blend until thoroughly smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more salt, garlic or lemon as desired.
- Cover and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.1, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 0.6, Sodium 226.8, Carbohydrate 11.5, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 0.9, Protein 3.3
LIGHTER HUMMUS
This recipe was originally posted by Zenith. She is no longer active at Zaar, but was a wonderful recipe contributor in her day. Here's what she originally had to say about this recipe: "A lower-fat version of the traditional Middle Eastern chickpea dip/spread. No oil and just enough tahini to give it that characteristic taste. From The Best-Kept Secrets of Healthy Cooking."
Provided by spatchcock
Categories Spreads
Time 10m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Using food processor, combine chickpeas, yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, cumin and garlic.
- Process until the mixture is smooth.
- Add parsley and continue processing until parsley is finely chopped.
- Place in covered serving dish and refrigerate for a few hours.
- Serve with pita bread or crackers, or use as a sandwich spread.
BEST HUMMUS
I serve this at least once a week with a chicken or steak meal or just as a quick snack. Learned from my late grandfather who was of Lebanese descent. Serve with fresh Arabic bread.
Provided by Reman9981
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Hummus Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place garbanzo beans, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, water, garlic, and cumin into a food processor and process until smooth, about 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl and sprinkle top of hummus with paprika and fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 27.3 calories, Carbohydrate 2.5 g, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 28.5 mg
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