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Afterschool Hummus

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Afterschool hummus

Afterschool Hummus

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Course Kid Friendly, Side Dish, Snack
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can (15-oz) reduced-sodium garbanzo beans, drained
  • 2 medium garlic cloves or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt

Directions
 

  • Wash your hands, clean the cooking area and the tops of canned food items.
  • Drain garbanzo beans.
  • Use a blender or food processor. Combine garbanzo beans, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, oil, and pepper. Pulse on low speed until the beans are mashed.
  • Pour the garbanzo mixture in a medium bowl. Add yogurt and stir until combined.
  • Refrigerate for several hours or overnight so the flavors blend.
  • Serve with pita chips, crackers, or fresh veggies.

Nutrition Facts

Serv. size: 1/4 cup (96g), Amount per serving: Calories 100, Total Fat 4g (5% DV), Sat. Fat 0.5g (3% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 0mg (0% DV), Sodium 210mg (9% DV), Total Carb. 11g (4% DV), Fiber 3g (11% DV), Total Sugars 1g (Incl. 0g Added Sugars, 0% DV), Protein 4g, Vit. D (0% DV), Calcium 58mg (4% DV), Iron 1mg (6% DV), Potas. 144mg (4% DV).
Keyword Dairy, English, Protein, Vegetables

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