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Avocado Hummus

I’m just a hummus making fool now!

Avocado Hummus
15 oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 avocado
dash garlic powder
2 TB lime juice
1 TB extra virgin olive oil
1 TB water
1 TB sesame tahini
dash salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Combine all ingredients in food processor until smooth. Can use more water if needed for desired consistency. Transfer to a bowl and chill. Can eat with vegetables or pita chips.
Yield: 8 servings. Per serving (about 1/3 cup)= 131 Calories; 7g Fat (46.9% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 15g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 197mg Sodium.

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Quinoa Guacamole

I liked it, but more as a side dish than as a topping to put on something.

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Quinoa Guacamole
1 ripe avocado
juice of 1 lime
2 c. cooked quinoa
dash salt
dash garlic powder
2 TB diced tamed jalapenos
1/2 c. diced mango
1/4 c. chopped cilantro
dash onion powder
1/4 tsp cayenne
1/4 tsp ground cumin

In medium bowl, mash avocado with lime juice. Add remaining ingredients.
Yield: 8 servings. Per serving= 207 Calories; 6g Fat (26.7% calories from fat); 6g Protein; 33g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 45mg Sodium.