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Hummus
(authentic recipe)
Ingredients
12
oz. can garbanzo beans (chick peas)
1-2 medium garlic cloves; crushed
2 Tbsp. tahini (ground sesame paste)
1/2 lemon; freshly squeezed
1/4 Tbsp. salt
Preparation
Boil garbanzo beans with water from can for 8-10 minutes
Drain
1/3 of the water
Pour
beans with water into blender or food processor
Add
garlic, tahini, salt and fresh squeezed lemon juice
Puree
until you get the smooth consistency of yogurt (add water
as needed)
Place
in a shallow bowl or large plate, sprinkle paprika, and let cool for 30 minutes
Note:
All nutritional information for this recipe does NOT include
the Pita Pocket since the quantity consumed varies by recipe
and meal plan. A standard 6" pita pocket has approximately
80-90 calories each. Please refer to the food label on the
pita packaging to get an accurate count. If you follow the
Pocket Diet Meal Plan, you do not have to keep track of
your calories as long as you stay within the plan's recommendations.
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