Hummus

    Yield: 6 servings (1/4 cup each)

    Source: Forbidden Foods Diabetic Cooking


    Ingredients

      15 oz can chickpeas (garbanzo beans) drained/rinsed
      1/4 C fresh lemon juice
      2 T - FF sour cream
      1 T extra-virgin olive oil
      1 T tahini
      1-2 cloves garlic, minced
      1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil
      1/2 tsp ground cumin
      1/4 tsp paprika
      Chopped flat-leaf (Italian) parsley, for garnish


    In a food processor or blender, process chickpeas, lemon juice, sour cream, olive oil, Tahini, garlic, sesame oil, cumin, and paprika until smooth, add 1 to 3 tablespoons of water as needed to obtain a creamy consistency. Garnish with the parsley and serve.

    Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/4 cup): Calories: 131, Fat: 5 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 87 mg, Carbohydrate: 17 g, Dietary Fiber: 4 g, Sugars: 3 g, Protein: 5 g

    *Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Fat