Hummus with Pita Chips

Serves: 8 appetizer size

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: none

Difficulty: Easy

Comments

This is a healthy snack, appetizer or lunch idea. You an find Tahini (sesame paste) usually in the baking isle near the Kosher foods.

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces each) garbanzo beans, chickpeas, rinsed and drained

1 can (15 ounces each) Cannellini or white beans, low sodium, rinsed and drained

1 tablespoon soy sauce, low sodium

2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin

1 lemon(s), juice only

1 teaspoon garlic, bottled minced

8 pieces pita bread, whole wheat

1 tomato(es), medium

1/3 cup Tahini (sesame paste)

Preparation

Drain beans and place in a food processor. Add the garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, tahini and soy sauce and process until well blended and smooth. Scoop into a bowl and then drizzle with some extra olive oil and crushed garlic on the top and sprinkle with chopped tomatoes if desired. Serve with wedges of pita bread or chips.

Nutrition

Per Serving About: 360 calories, 11 g fat, 1.5 g saturated fat, 13 g protein, 55 g carbohydrates, 10 g dietary fiber, 440 mg sodium