Lime Cilantro Hummus

Appetizers

Enjoy this fun dip with crackers or veggies or on your favorite sandwich or burger. To make it smoother, add a bit more olive oil. If you prefer a more rustic texture, decrease the oil a little.

Average Rating: 4.473684

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
YIELD: 3 cups.

Ingredients

2 cans (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cup coarsely chopped cilantro leaves
1/2 cup lime juice
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, halved
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Assorted fresh vegetables or crackers

Instructions

1. In a food processor, combine garbanzo beans, cilantro, lime juice, water, oil, garlic, lime zest, garlic salt and cayenne; cover and process until blended. Serve with vegetables or crackers.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 100 calories, 5g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 244mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
1 starch, 1 fat.