Hummus

Ingredients 2 cans (16 ounces each) reduced-sodium garbanzos, rinsed and drained except for 1/4 cup liquid 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1/4 teaspoon paprika 3 tablespoons tahini (sesame paste) - optional 2 tablespoons chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley Directions In a blender or food processor, add the garbanzos. Process to puree. Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, pepper, paprika, tahini and parsley. Blend well. Add the reserved liquid, 1 tablespoon at a time until the mixture has the consistency of a thick spread. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Eat with mixed raw veggies or spread on a piece of Ezekial Bread in place of mayo on your sandwiches. Make sure you put some protein on that sandwich and some extra veggies. *** You can add anything from roasted red peppers to olives to spicy jalepenos to hummus. Try some different combinations and see what you like. Nutritional Analysis (per serving) Serving size: 2 tablespoons Calories 48 Cholesterol 0 mg Protein 2 g Sodium 106 mg Carbohydrate 6 g Fiber 2 g Total fat 2 g Potassium 15 mg Saturated fat < 1 g Calcium 15 mg Monounsaturated fat 1 g