Easy Italian-Style Hummus Recipe

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Easy Italian-Style Hummus
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Directions:

  1. Drain 3/4 of the liquid in the cans of beans. Put the beans, cheese, olive oil, garlic and lemon juice in a food processor. Puree.
  2. Add cayenne powder, paprika and ground black pepper as desired. Check for salt. Puree again. I usually add at least 1/4 teaspoon cayenne so that it has some kick to it.
  3. Remove and let the flavors marry for at least 6-8 hours or overnight in the fridge.
  4. Take the dip out of the fridge around 2 hours before serving. I usually spoon it into a pie plate or onto a large plate. Smooth the top of the hummus with the back of a spoon or use a knife.
  5. About 30 minutes before serving, garnish the hummus. First I spread prepared pesto sauce on top. You can spread it all over, in an outer circle pattern, spread it on half the hummus, or however you wish.
  6. Sprinkle at least 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts on top, or place in the center, or in whatever design you desire.
  7. Sliver around 1/4 of a roasted red bell pepper and arrange in a design of your own choosing.
  8. Arrange sliced olives around the edge of the plate.
  9. All of these garnishes are optional, but the pesto sauce and the toasted pine nuts taste especially good with this.
  10. Good served with pita chips or as a sandwich spread.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 237.03 Kcal (992 kJ)
Calories from fat 177.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.74g 30%
Cholesterol 14.67mg 5%
Sodium 256.91mg 11%
Potassium 201.29mg 4%
Total Carbs 7.1g 2%
Sugars 0.51g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1.58g 6%
Protein 8.62g 17%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 5%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Calcium 210.6mg 21%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 507.01 Kcal (2123 kJ)
Calories from fat 379.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 42.22g 30%
Cholesterol 31.37mg 5%
Sodium 549.54mg 11%
Potassium 430.56mg 4%
Total Carbs 15.19g 2%
Sugars 1.09g 2%
Dietary Fiber 3.39g 6%
Protein 18.43g 17%
Vitamin C 6.1mg 5%
Iron 2.5mg 7%
Calcium 450.4mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.1
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

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