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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This is a lower fat version of the traditional hummus. If you love garlic, this is for you! Ingredients:
2 heads garlic |
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained |
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 2 lemons) |
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil |
1/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper |
1/4 teaspoon paprika |
1 pinch allspice |
1/3 cup fresh parsley |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425°.
2. Wrap garlic heads in aluminum foil.
3. Cook in oven until very soft, about 30 minutes.
4. Remove from oven, and allow to cool in the foil.
5. When cool, cut each head in half horizontally, and squeeze cloves into the bowl of a food processor.
6. Add remaining ingredients, and puree until smooth.
7. Add up to 2 tablespoons water if mixture is too thick.
8. Refrigerate in an airtight container, up to 3 days, until ready to serve.
9. Great served with pita chip or crackers.
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