Snack

Hummus - Mel's low(er) fat version is for Snack.

Hummus - Mel's low(er) fat version takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Hummus - Mel's low(er) fat version takes several minutes to cook.

Hummus - Mel's low(er) fat version makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Hummus - Mel's low(er) fat version are:

1 15.5 ounce can chick peas (garbanzo beans)
1 tablespoon tahini
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice (this was all I had, usually would have used more like 2-3 tablespoons)
1-3 cloves garlic, more or less to taste
1 teaspoon ground cumin, more or less to taste
salt to taste
water as needed, start with a tablespoon

Here is how you make Hummus - Mel's low(er) fat version:

1. Drain and rinse chick peas. 2. Place all ingredients into the work bowl of food processor. 3. Pulse to blend and form a smooth paste, adding water to achieve the desired consistency (some prefer a firmer "paste" texture, others prefer a smoother "dip" texture).4. Transfer hummus to a food container and refrigerate for at least an hour (up to overnight). This gives the flavors time to marry!This makes about 1-1/2 cups of hummus, so you'd get about 6 1/4-cup servings from the batch.Hummus may be served cold or at room temperature. Enjoy it with crudites, pita bread, crackers, or use as a sandwich spread! Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user VERIVEGI.

The nutritional information for Hummus - Mel's low(er) fat version is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 107.3

• Total Fat: 4.1 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 99.1 mg
• Total Carbs: 12.8 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.3 g
• Protein: 6.0 g

The dietary needs meet for Hummus - Mel's low(er) fat version is Vegan