Peanut butter hummus
Makes 8 servings.
Ingredients
For dip:
2 cups low-sodium garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 to 3 tablespoons garlic, diced (about 4 to 6 garlic cloves, to taste)
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter (or other nut or seed butter)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or substitute paprika for less spice)
1 tablespoon olive oil
For pita chips:
4 (6½-inch) whole-wheat pitas, each cut into 10 triangles
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic, minced (about 1 clove) (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- To prepare the hummus, combine all ingredients for the dip and mix them in a food processor or blender. Puree until smooth.
- To prepare the chips, toss the pita triangles with the olive oil, garlic and pepper.
- Bake chips on a baking sheet in a 400-degree oven for 10 minutes or until crispy.
- Arrange pita chips on a platter, and serve with the hummus.
Nutrition information
Serving size: 1/3 cup hummus; 5 pita chips. Amount per serving: 235 calories, 9g total fat (1g saturated fat), 32g carbohydrates, 9g protein, 5g total fiber, 225mg sodium.