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Vegetable-Topped Hummus

Look for tahini, a thick paste made from ground sesame seeds, in the ethnic section of major supermarkets, Middle Eastern markets or health food stores.

Courses: Dips and Spreads, Starters and appetizers
Serves: 8 people

Recipe Ingredients

1   Garbanzo beans - (15 oz) - rinsed, drained
2 tablespoons 30mlTahini
2 tablespoons 30mlLemon juice
1   Garlic clove
3/4 teaspoon 3.8mlSalt
1   Tomato - finely chopped
2   Green onions - finely chopped
2 tablespoons 30mlChopped fresh parsley

Recipe Instructions

In food processor or blender combine garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon juice, garlic and salt; process until smooth.

Combine tomato, onions and parsley in small bowl.

Place bean mixture in medium serving bowl; spoon tomato mixture evenly over top. Serve with wedges of pita bread or assorted crackers.

This recipe yields 8 servings.

Exchanges Per Serving: 1/2 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Fat.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 82; Calories from fat 31%; Total Fat 3g; Saturated Fat 1g; Protein 3g; Carbohydrates 11g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 429mg; Dietary Fiber 3g.

Source:
Diabetic Cooking at http://www.diabeticcooking.com

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