Cannellini Bean Hummus

Name: Cannellini Bean Hummus
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 10 servings (1-1/4 cups).
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained; 1/4 cup tahini; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; Pita breads, cut into wedges; Assorted fresh vegetables

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 5 min. YIELD: 10 servings (1-1/4 cups).

My version of hummus features a delightful nuttiness from tahini, a peanut butter-like paste made from ground sesame seeds. The beans pack a lot of protein so it's a healthy snack for kids. —Marina Castle Kelley, Canyon Country, California

Ingredients

2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup tahini
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Pita breads, cut into wedges
Assorted fresh vegetables

Directions

1. Place garlic in a food processor; cover and process until minced. Add the beans, tahini, lemon juice, cumin, salt and pepper flakes; cover and process until smooth.
2. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in parsley. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with pita wedges and assorted fresh vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 78 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 114mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch.

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