Spinach Hummus - 8.1g Carbs, 2.4g Fiber, 0.6g Sugar
From: Bryanna Clark Grogan, found in Dr. Neal Barnard's Program for
Reversing Diabetes: The Scientifically Proven System for Reversing
Diabetes Without Drugs by Neal Barnard, M.D.
Servings: 12
1 (10oz pkg) frozen chopped spinach, thawed
2 cups cooked cooked chickpeas OR 1 (19oz can) chickpeas, heated and drained
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 Tbsp tahini
4 - 6 garlic cloves
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Squeeze as much liquid from the spinach as you can and chop with a
sharp knife. Set aside.
Place chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, salt, cumin, and cayenne
in a food processor. Blend until as smooth as desired, adding a bit of
water if necessary (it will thicken somewhat in the refrigerator). Add
spinach and blend briefly.
Transfer to a serving bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate
until ready to serve.
Servings: 12
Serving Size: 1/4 cup
Nutrition per Serving:
52 Calories, 1.3g Fat, 0.2g Saturated Fat, 22.6% Calories from Fat,
0mg Cholesterol, 2.9g Protein, 8.1g Carbs, 2.4g Fiber, 0.6g Sugar,
270mg Sodium,
40mg Calcium, 1.2mg Iron,
Vitamin C: 2.3 mg - Beta-carotene: 979 mcg - Vitamin E: 0.6 mg
