I replaced chickpeas with black Chickpeas (Indian black chana). By doing so, I effectively reduced calories intake 5 folds since 1 cup of Chickpeas equals apprx 5 cups of Black Chana! Black chana is very high in protein and iron among other things!
Entire Recipe Breakdown per Calories:
Contains 3 generous servings or more!
2 Cups Soaked and boiled Black Chana: 538 calories
Homemade Tahini Sauce: 50 Calories
Olive Oil: 150 calories
Rest of the ingredients: less than 20 calories
Total: 758 Calories.
per Serving: apprx 252 calories!!
Serving Comparison with white Chickpeas hummus: apprx 1200 calories.
It is a very low calorie alternative which tastes amazing if not better than white chickpeas hummus!
You can skip olive oil and use spray instead but hey, extra virgin Olive oil is really good anyway!!
Drop your questions in comments!