Quick and Easy Hummus

Ingredients

• 1 can chickpeas, 15 oz
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• ¼ cup sesame seeds, toasted
• ¼ cup onion, chopped
• 3 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 2 tsp cumin, ground
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
• ½ tsp salt
• parsley, chopped for garnish

Directions

1. Drain the chickpeas, reserving ¼ to ½ cup of the liquid.
2. Combine all ingredients except parsley in blender.
3. Purée until smooth, adding chickpea liquid if needed to thin the puree.
4. Refrigerate for 3 – 6 hours before serving to blend the flavors.
5. Garnish with parsley before serving.
6. Serve with vegetables, pita bread or as a sandwich spread.

Nutritional information

Per serving = ¼ cup:

• 111 cal
• pro 5g
• carb 8g
• fat 6g
• sodium 82 mg
• exchanges: 1 low meat, 1 fat