Saturday, November 8, 2014

[Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends] Pumpkin Hummus Mezze Plate - 17g Carbs, 5g Fiber, 1g Sugar

 

Pumpkin Hummus Mezze Plate - 17g Carbs, 5g Fiber, 1g Sugar

From: www.prevention.com
Pumpkin adds a slightly earthy flavor, pretty orange color, and an extra hit of fiber to your standby chickpea spread. Serve it with pita and veggies for dunking, plus briny olives and cubes of creamy feta.
Servings: 8

1 (15 oz can) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 clove garlic
½ cup tahini
2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tsp smoked sweet paprika
½ tsp salt
4 Tbsp water
2 Tbsp pumpkin seeds
Whole wheat pita
Chopped fresh vegetables, like cucumber, carrots, or broccoli florets
Cubed feta cheese
Kalamata olives

1. PROCESS chickpeas, garlic, pumpkin, tahini, lemon juice, paprika, and salt until smooth. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to reach desired consistency.

2. SERVE hummus on plate or bowl topped with pumpkin seeds, alongside pita, vegetables, feta, and olives.

Servings: 8
Nutrition per Serving: (hummus only) 159 Calories, 9g Fat, 1g Sat Fat, 6g Protein, 17g Carbs, 5g Fiber, 1g Sugar, 155mg Sodium

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