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Red Pepper Hummus

This was delicious!

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Red Pepper Hummus
15 oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
½ c. roasted red pepper slices (jarred)
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)= 93 Calories; 3g Fat (31.4% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 13g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 195mg Sodium.

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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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Easy Chickpea Dip

This was very hummus-like and tasty!

Easy Chickpea Dip
15 oz can chickpeas, drained
1/2 c. mayo, reduced fat chipotle flavored
1 TB peanut butter

Combine all ingredients in food processor and process until smooth. Serve with pita chips or vegetables. (I used carrot chips.)
Yield: 8 servings. Per serving (1/4 cup)= 110 Calories; 5g Fat (37.3% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 14g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 293mg Sodium.

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Moroccan-Style Chickpeas

Another way to eat chickpeas.

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Moroccan-style Chickpeas
15 oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
11 oz tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
2 TB diced onion
Dash garlic powder
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1 TB ground cumin
Dash ginger
1 TB ground coriander
½ tsp black pepper

Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a boil; simmer on low for 10 minutes.
Yield: 5 servings. Per serving= 128 Calories; 2g Fat (15.9% calories from fat); 5g Protein; 23g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 507mg Sodium.