Appetizers / Soups / Salads

Margaret's Hummus takes 20 minutes to prepare.

Margaret's Hummus takes several minutes to cook.

Margaret's Hummus makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Margaret's Hummus are:

Olive Oil, 2 tbsp
Garlic, 1 Tbsp
Chickpeas (garbanzo beans), 2 cups
Lemon juice, 2 tbsp
Cumin (ground), 1 1/2 tsp
Fresh Parsley, 1 tbsp
Fresh Chives, 1 tbsp
Pepper, black, 1 dash
Pepper, red or cayenne, 1 dash (optional)

Here is how you make Margaret's Hummus:

In saucepan, combine oil and garlic over medium heat until garlic is lightly browned. Let cool slightly, reserving both oil and garlic. Place Garbanzo beans (or substitute Great Northern White Beans) in food processor* and add toasted garlic with oil, lemon juice, cumin, black pepper, cayenne pepper (optional), chives and parsley. Process until smooth.*(You can also use an Immersion Blender if you do not have a food processor.)Serve at room temperature with toasted wedges of pita bread, bagel chips or tortilla chips. NOTE: Using White Northern Beans gives a smoother, creamier texture than garbanzo beans.Makes 2 cups - One serving = 1/3 cupWW Points per serving = 3

The nutritional information for Margaret's Hummus is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 140.7

• Total Fat: 5.6 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 241.8 mg
• Total Carbs: 19.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.7 g
• Protein: 4.2 g