Yellow Squash Raw Hummus - 14g Carbs, 3.5g Fiber, 2.4g Sugar
From: www.hacres.com - Submitted By: Rhonda Malkmus
Pine nuts, curry, cayenne, and paprika give this creative recipe
a decidedly Indian flavor. Why wait for a special occasion? Have
it tonight!
2 medium yellow squash (peeled and sliced in 1" pieces)
1/2 cup pine nuts (soaked 6 hours and drained)
1/2 cup raw almond butter
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves (peeled)
Juice of 1 Meyer lemon
1 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp curry
1 tsp Celtic or Himalayan salt (or to taste)
Pinch of cayenne (or to taste)
Pinch of paprika
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves (minced)
1/4 cup kalamata olives (diced)
1. Place all ingredients except parsley and olives in food processor
with an "S" blade and process until creamy. (If too thin, add some
more almond butter.)
2. Spoon into bowl and stir in parsley and olives. Cover and store in
the refrigerator. It will keep refrigerated for several days.
Nutrition From: www.caloriecount.about.com
Servings: 4
Serving Size: 177g (6.24 oz)
Nutrition per Serving:
464 Calories, 404 Calories from Fat, 44.9g Total Fat, 4.6g Saturated Fat,
0mg Cholesterol, 91mg Sodium, 14g Total Carbs, 3.5g Dietary Fiber,
2.4g Sugars, 8.7g Protein
Vitamin A 12% - Vitamin C 38% - Calcium 12% Iron 19%
Nutrition Grade: B+
Good points:
No cholesterol
Low in sodium
Low in sugar
High in manganese
