Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Lowfat Hummus

From www.RecipeGirl.com

1/2 cup 1% low fat cottage cheese
1/4 cup fresh parsley
2 Tbsp tahini
1/4 tsp grated lemon rind
1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/8 tsp salt
1 clove garlic
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drain & save chickpea liquid (then rinse & drain)

1. Place all ingredients in food processor; process until smooth. Use reserved chickpea liquid to thin out hummus, if needed. Taste and adjust spices, as desired.

2. Scoop hummus into a dish, cover and store in refrigerator.

3. Serve with pita bread or fresh vegetables.

Servings: 4

Nutrition Facts
Calories 203
Calories From Fat (24%) 48
Total Fat 5.62g
Saturated Fat 0.88g
Cholesterol 1.13mg
Sodium 528.72mg
Potassium 283.80mg
Carbohydrates 28.79g
Dietary Fiber 5.56g
Sugar 0.90g
Net Carbohydrates 23.22g
Protein 10.58g