Homemade Hummus

Snacking cholesterol down
Hummus is a heart-healthy whole food dip that is sure to please a crowd!

Ingredients

  • (1) 15oz can drained & rinsed chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
  • 1/4 cup tahini (sesame butter)*
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 tsp salt (or to taste)

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a food processor. Blend until smooth. Serve with fresh cut veggies, whole grain pita, or whole grain tortilla chips!

Notes

Give any prepared hummus a Nutrim boost by adding 1 scoop of Nutrim plus 1/4 cup water to 1/4 cup of hummus. Mix well.

*Creamy peanut butter can substitute tahini, but tahini adds superior taste.