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HUMMUS

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HUMMUS

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Yield: 6 servings (1/4 cup each)

- 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained, rinsed
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fat-free sour cream
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Chopped flat-leaf (Italian) parsley, for garnish

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

1/4 cup serving equals: Calories: 131, Fat: 5 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 87 mg, Carbohydrate: 17 g, Dietary Fiber: 4 g, Sugars: 3 g, Protein: 5 g ++++ Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Fat ++++ WWP: 2