Articles & Recipes
Hommos
A low-fat, high protein spread to use with Lite crackers
Ingredients
425g can chick peas plus liquid (300grams)
1/4 cup sesame seeds (30grams)
1 tabsp mono/polyunsaturated vegetable oil (20ml)
1cm piece crushed ginger (5grams)
2 crushed cloves garlic (6grams)
1/4 cup lemon juice or to taste (65ml)
Salt and pepper to taste
Method
· Drain and reserve liquid from chick peas.
· Rinse chick peas and place in blender or food processor with sesame seeds, oil, ginger, garlic and lemon juice.
· Add 1/3 cup of reserved liquid.
· Blend until smooth.
· Taste and adjust seasoning as required with a little bit more of lemon juice, pepper or salt.
· Add more liquid to desired consistency.
Serves : 20
Quantity per Serve : 1 tablespoon
Nutrients per Serve :
KJ 140, Calories 34, Carbohydrates(grams) 2, Fat(grams) 2
Note
Gluten Free, Lactose Free, Egg Free, Vegetarian