Saturday, March 7, 2015

[Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends] Zucchini Hummus - 7g Carbs, 3g Fiber, 0.9g Sugars

 

Zucchini Hummus - 7g Carbs, 3g Fiber, 0.9g Sugars

From: Wilson, Charity (2014-09-25). Ketogenic Diet: Cookbook Vol. 4 Snacks & Dessert Recipes (Health Wealth & Happiness 71) (p. 64). Kindle Edition.
This hummus replaces traditional chickpeas with zucchini for a low-carb take on the favorite dip. Tahini and olive oil make this hummus smooth and creamy.
Servings: 12

1/2 cup raw sesame seeds
2 medium zucchini, roughly chopped
1 cup raw tahini
4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp salt

1. Place sesame seeds in a bowl and cover completely with warm. Allow to soak for 4 hours.

2. Strain seeds from liquid.

3. Place sesame seeds, zucchini, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice and salt in food processor and pulse until smooth.

4. Serve with zucchini chips or homemade crackers. (Not included for nutrition!)

Servings: 12
Nutrition per Serving: 204 Calories, 19g Fat, 7g Carbs, 6g Protein

Nutrition From: www.caloriecount.about.com
Servings: 12
Serving Size: 75 g
Nutrition per Serving: 201 Calories, 167 Calories from Fat, 18.5g Total Fat, 2.7g Saturated Fat, 0mg Cholesterol, 320mg Sodium, 209mg Potassium, 7g Total Carbs, 3g Dietary Fiber, 0.9g Sugars, 4.9g Protein
Vitamin A 2% - Vitamin C 17% - Calcium 15% - Iron 15%
Nutrition Grade: B

Good points:
    No cholesterol
    Low in sugar
    High in thiamin


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