May 2010

Easy Entertaining Meal

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Low Fat Spinach Hummus

Makes 1 ½ cups

You'll Need
  • 1 can (19-oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 2 Tbsp tahini (sesame seed paste)
  • ¼ cup low fat cream cheese
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup water
  • Kosher salt
Prep and Cook
  • In a food processor, combine chickpeas, garlic, water, lemon juice and spinach.
  • Pulse until ingredients are finely chopped.
  • Add tahini, cream cheese and olive oil and process until dip is smooth (or desired consistency), scraping down the sides as you go.
  • Add salt to taste.
  • Serve hummus with bread sticks, flat bread, pita wedges, raw veggies (asparagus, carrots, cucumber, peppers, or snap peas) on a platter, in bowls or small glasses.

Good to know: Rich in fibre and packed with protein, bean spreads are a nutritious and delicious snack for kids and adults alike. Substitute chickpeas with other canned beans, such as white beans, pinto beans or black beans. Dip will keep for up to a week in a sealed container in the fridge.

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