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Hummus   From Miavita To boost flavor, stir in a tablespoon or two of fragrant extra virgin olive oil before serving.

Ingredients

3/4	cup	(5 oz/150 g) dried chickpeas (garbanzos), soaked overnight, or 2 cups (12 oz/360 g) canned chickpeas
1/4	cup	(2 fl oz/60 ml) water
1/4	cup	(2 fl oz/60 ml) fresh lemon juice
2	tablespoons	low-fat silken tofu
1/2	teaspoon	chopped fresh garlic
1/8	teaspoon	cayenne pepper
1/8	teaspoon	sea salt
1	tablespoon	chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

- Estimated cooking time: Over 60 minutes -

1	If using dried chickpeas, place in a saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil. Simmer, adding more water as needed, until tender, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Drain. If using canned chickpeas, drain and rinse.
2	In a food processor, combine chickpeas, water, lemon juice, tofu, garlic, cayenne and salt. Process until smooth.
3	Transfer hummus to a bowl. Garnish with parsley.

Nutritional Analysis
Number of Servings: 2 cups (6 fl oz/480 g), 8 servings

Per Serving Calories 71 Carbohydrate 12 g Fat 1.1 g Fiber 3.2 g Protein 4 g Saturated fat 0.1 g Sodium 44 mg

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