The holidays are over and now the healthy living resumes! Hummus is one of my favorite healthy treats for a snack, app or party. This recipe from Canyon Ranch in Arizona is heavy on the Red Bell Pepper - tasty and good for you.
Red Bell Pepper Hummus
- 1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans, drained
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons sesame tahini
- 1 small red bell pepper, roasted, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
Makes 8 (1/4-cup) servings, each containing approximately: 90 calories, 11 gm. carbohydrate, 4 gm. fat, 0 mg. cholesterol, 4 gm. protein, 299 mg. sodium, 3 gm. fiber
