Cannellini Bean Hummus

Appetizers

My version of hummus features a delightful nuttiness from tahini, a peanut butter-like paste made from ground sesame seeds. The beans pack a lot of protein so it's a healthy snack for kids.

Average Rating: 4.5

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 5 min.
YIELD: 10 servings (1-1/4 cups).

Ingredients

2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup tahini
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Pita breads, cut into wedges
Assorted fresh vegetables

Instructions

1. Place garlic in a food processor; cover and process until minced. Add the beans, tahini, lemon juice, cumin, salt and pepper flakes; cover and process until smooth.
2. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in parsley. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with pita wedges and assorted fresh vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 78 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 114mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
1 fat, 1/2 starch.