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Hummus, a healthy dip made from chickpeas, is a nutrition powerhouse. It is packed full of protein, fiber and antioxidants.
Kimberly Smith, a health educator with ADC’s Weight Loss and Health Risk Management Program, shared her recipe for a lower-calorie version of this popular spread.
Many hummus recipes call for ¼ cup of olive oil, which adds 480 calories to the recipe. In this hummus recipe, Smith used vegetable broth instead of the olive oil to save calories.
Kimberly’s Low-Calorie Hummus
Serves: Many
Ingredients
1 can of chick peas, rinsed and drained
¼ cup of vegetable broth
1 lemon
1 clove of garlic
¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Juice one lemon.
Add all other ingredients to food processor along with the lemon juice. Blend for approximately 3 minutes or until smooth and creamy. Chill in the refrigerator and serve with your favorite veggies.
Optional: Add 1 teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil and fold in hummus after preparation for added flavor. This will only add 60 calories for the entire recipe.