Hummus (Low Fat)

Mmm how I love hummus! Hummus can be a great nutritious alternative to other types of dip, and it's so tasty! I love having it inside a pita pocket stuffed with red peppers, zucchinis, and grilled chicken. :)

This recipe calls for non-fat plain yogurt, very little tahini (or you can choose to omit it, and increase the yogurt by 1 tbsp) and no olive oil!

Low-Fat Hummus

• 15 oz can of chickpeas, drained (garbanzo beans)
• 1/2 cup non-fat plain yogurt
• 1 tbsp tahini (sesame seed paste) or peanut butter
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp chili powder (optional)

Combine ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. If you like your hummus a little thinner, add water by the teaspoon until desired consistency. Refrigerate left overs!

per 1 oz: 36 calories, o.8 g fat, 5.6 g carbohydrates, 1.3 g protein