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White Bean Hummus Dip




Source of Recipe


Cooking Light 08/25/02


Recipe Introduction


This dip, served with pita bread or chips, makes a nice appetizer for your guests to nibble on as they prepare the evening's meal. The dip can be made up to three days ahead and stored in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before serving.



List of Ingredients




1/4 C chopped green onions
2 T fresh lemon juice
2 T tahini (sesame-seed paste)
1/2 t  dried oregano
1/4 t  ground cumin
1/8 t  salt
1/8 t  black pepper
1 (19-oz) can cannellini beans or other white beans, rinsed and drained
1 garlic clove, peeled



Recipe



1. Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor, and process until the mixture is smooth.

YIELD: 1-3/4 cups (serving size: 1/4 cup)

NUTRITIONAL INFO
CALORIES 108 (30% from fat); FAT 3.6g (sat 0.4g, mono 1.2g, poly 1.6g); PROTEIN 5g; CARB 15g; FIBER 2.2g; CHOL 0mg; IRON 2mg; SODIUM 144mg; CALC 48mg