Humus Diabetic
Source of Recipe
Diabetic Cooking
Recipe Introduction
from Fat 17 %
Total Fat 4 g Saturated Fat 1 g
Carbohydrate 33 g Fiber 4 g
Nutrients per Serving (3 tablespoons hummus)
Calories 188 Calories
Protein 7 g Sodium 542 mg
Dietary exchanges
2 Starch 1/2 Vegetable 1/2 Fat
List of Ingredients
1 can (about 15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
3 tablespoons lemon juice
4-1/2 teaspoons tahini*
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup chopped seeded tomato
1/3 cup chopped red onion
1/3 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped seeded cucumber
1/3 cup chopped green or red bell pepper
2 rounds pita bread
*Tahini, a thick paste made from ground sesame seeds, is available in the ethnic section of major supermarkets, Middle Eastern markets or health food stores.
Recipe
1. Combine chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, cumin, salt and black pepper in food processor or blender; process until smooth. If mixture is too thick to spread, add water until desired consistency is reached.
2. Spoon chickpea mixture into serving bowl. Top with tomato, onion, celery, cucumber and bell pepper.
3. Preheat broiler. Split pitas horizontally in half to form 4 rounds. Cut each round into 6 wedges. Place on baking sheet; broil 3 minutes or until crisp.
4. Serve Hummus with warm pita wedges.
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