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Lighter Hummus
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 10 Minutes
Servings: 10
She is no longer active at Zaar, but was a wonderful recipe contributor in her day. Here's what she originally had to say about this recipe: A lower-fat version of the traditional Middle Eastern chickpea dip/spread. No oil and just enough tahini to give it that characteristic taste. From The Best-Kept Secrets of Healthy Cooking.
Ingredients:
1 (19 ounce) can chickpeas (or 2 cups cooked)
6 tablespoons plain nonfat yogurt
3 -4 tablespoons tahini
3 tablespoons lemon juice (preferably fresh)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 garlic cloves, crushed (or to taste)
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (or 2-3 tsp dried parsley)
Directions:
1. Using food processor, combine chickpeas, yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, cumin and garlic.
2. Process until the mixture is smooth.
3. Add parsley and continue processing until parsley is finely chopped.
4. Place in covered serving dish and refrigerate for a few hours.
5. Serve with pita bread or crackers, or use as a sandwich spread.
By RecipeOfHealth.com