Pritikin Lighter Hummus Dip Recipe
Next time you want to nibble on a healthy dip, skip the dairy based varieties which can pack on extra calories. This lighter but full-flavored version of hummus, a traditional Mediterranean dip, is a great source of of heart healthy mono-unsaturated fat and lean protein. It’s made without all the salt and extra calories from the usual ingredients of oil and tahini (what you often get in store-bought varieties), and comes together in mere minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 15- ounce can cooked garbanzo beans , drained
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh garlic , minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley , chopped
- ¼ cup fresh dill , chopped
- ⅛ teaspoon white pepper
- ½ cup celery , chopped
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients in food processor, blender or VitaMix.
- If the mixture is thicker than you like, add about 1 tablespoon of water.
- Serve with raw vegetables for dipping.
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