Low Fat Hummus
A few lower fat ingredients make up this recipe to create a lighter hummus to enjoy!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- ½ cup low fat cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 medium garlic clove, minced
- One 15-ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas) -- drain and save the liquid, then rinse the chickpeas
- ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- fresh veggies or pita, for serving
Instructions
- In the bowl of a food processor, add all ingredients except parsley and veggies/pita; process until smooth. Use the reserved garbanzo bean liquid to thin out the hummus, if needed. Taste and adjust spices, as desired. Stir in the parsley.
- Scoop the hummus into a dish, cover and store in refrigerator.
- Serve hummus with pita bread or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- For serving size, divide the hummus into 4 equal portions. Nutritional information does not include dippers.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 178mg | Potassium: 414mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 352IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 4mg