Makes 8 servings (1 serving ≈ ⅓ cup)
Nutrition (per serving):
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 415 mg
- Carbohydrate: 19 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
Core Food Plan (per serving):
- Legumes: 0.5
- Fats & Oils: 1
- Nuts & Seeds: 1
- Starchy Vegetables: 0.5
Ingredients:
- 1 large sweet potato (12–14 ounces), cooked and mashed
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup tahini
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small clove garlic, halved
- 1½ teaspoons fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Directions:
- Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor.
- Purée until smooth.
Tip:
Serve with vegetables or seed crackers. To reduce sodium content per serving, cut the added sea salt to half of the current amount, add some pepper, or increase the other spices to desired taste.
Here are some healthy snack ideas to pair with hummus:
Vegetables:
1. Carrot sticks
2. Cucumber slices
3. Bell pepper strips
4. Celery sticks
5. Cherry tomatoes
6. Radishes
7. Snap peas
8. Broccoli florets
9. Cauliflower florets
Crackers and Chips:
1. Whole grain crackers
2. Seed crackers
3. Baked pita chips
4. Whole wheat pita bread
5. Rice cakes
Fruits:
1. Apple slices
2. Pear slices
3. Grape tomatoes
Other:
1. Pretzel sticks
2. Roasted chickpeas
3. Stuffed mini bell peppers (with quinoa or other healthy fillings)
4. Crispbreads
These options provide a variety of flavors, textures, and nutritional benefits, complementing the creamy and savory taste of hummus while offering additional nutrients and fiber.
