2011 Lime Cilantro Hummus

By boandozzy

1/4 cup (calculated without vegetables or crackers) equals 100 calories, 5 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 244 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Lime Cilantro Hummus in Healthy Cooking October/November 2010, p48

Ingredients

• 2 cans (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup coarsely chopped cilantro leaves
• 1/2 cup lime juice
• 1/4 cup water
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, halved
• 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime peel
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Assorted fresh vegetables or crackers

Details

Servings 12
Cooking time 20mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a food processor, combine garbanzo beans, cilantro, lime juice, water, oil, garlic, lime peel, garlic salt and cayenne; cover and process until blended. Serve with vegetables or crackers. Yield: 3 cups.