Tuesday, July 26, 2011

[Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends] Vegan Hummus - 29.1g Carbs, 8.1g Fiber, 5g Sugars

 

Vegan Hummus - 29.1g Carbs, 8.1g Fiber, 5g Sugars

From: Rev. George and Rhonda Malkmus at: www.hacres.com

Simple, delicious, and incredibly good for your health, hummus is a
staple in many countries and has become a favorite for many on The
Hallelujah Diet.

16 oz can garbanzo beans (drained and rinsed)
3 Tbsp almond butter
1/4 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 medium garlic cloves (peeled)
1 tsp Celtic or Himalayan salt
1/4 tsp cumin
Pinch of cayenne
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley leaves and shake of paprika (optional)

In food processor with the "S" blade in place and running, drop the
garlic into the chute and run until minced.

With machine still running, place garbanzo beans into chute.

Then add lemon juice, olive oil, almond butter and seasonings.

Process until mixed well and creamy.

Transfer to serving bowl and add garnishes.

Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

NOTE: Makes an excellent and tasty replacement for mayonnaise on
pita pockets, sandwich breads and wraps.

Nutrition from: www.caloriecount.about.com
Servings: 10
Serving Size 60g (about 4.22 Tbsp)
Nutrition per Serving:
209 Calories, 62 Calories from Fat, 6.9g Total Fat, 0.7g Saturated Fat,
0mg Cholesterol, 12mg Sodium, 29.1g Total Carbs, 8.1g Dietary Fiber,
5g Sugars, 9.5g Protein

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