This recipe contains considerably less sesame tahini than store bought hummus which significantly reduces the number of fat and calories per serving. In addition, the total carbohydrate is reduced in half per serving compared to store bought hummus.
Ingredients
- ½ cup canned chickpeas, drained
- 2 roasted red peppers (purchase roasted red peppers in a jar from the condiment aisle)
- 1 tablespoon sesame tahini
- 2 tablespoons plain reduced-fat yogurt
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced onion
- Dash cayenne pepper
- Fresh ground pepper to taste
Procedure
Combine the first three ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients and process until smooth.
Nutrition Facts per Serving:
Total Servings: 12
Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- 28 calories
- 1 gram total fat
- 0 grams saturated fat
- 0 grams cholesterol
- 69 milligrams sodium
- 3 grams total carbohydrate
- 1 gram fiber
- 1 gram protein