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Spicy Hummus
by Swanson Health
Ve
Vegan
Vg
Vegetarian
Time: 5
Serves: 18
Serving size: 2 tbsp
Ingredients:
  • 1 1/2 cups garbanzo beans (chick peas)
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup tahini nut butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin (ground)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, cold pressed
  • 1/2 teaspoon Himalayan crystal salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon whole peppercorns, ground
  • 3 tablespoons parsley leaves
    • Instructions:
    1. Blend garbanzo beans, garlic powder and tahini nut butter in a food processor until it becomes paste-like, adding a few tablespoons of water if needed.
    2. Add cayenne pepper, cumin and lemon juice, and pulse again until combined. With the motor running slowly, add the extra virgin olive oil until it is emulsified. Add the parsley leaves and pulse until combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    3. Transfer to a bowl and serve with pita bread or chips.
    Nutrition facts (per serving):
  • Calories 100
  • Fat 8 grams  
  • Protein 2 grams
  • Sodium 70 milligrams
  • Carbohydrates 5 grams
  • Fiber 1 gram