Protein Powered Hummus
Ingredients
- 1 can (15-oz/426 mL) no salt added chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 4 large hard-boiled eggs, divided
- 3 Tbsp canola oil 45 mL
- 3 medium garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 medium chipotle chili pepper (packed in adobo sauce)
- 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 45 mL
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin 2 mL
- 1/2 tsp salt 2 mL
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, divided 60 mL
- 1/3 cup water 75 mL
Instructions
- 1. In food processor, combine chickpeas, 3 hard-boiled eggs, canola oil, garlic, pepper, lemon juice, cumin, salt and all but 1 Tbsp (15 mL) cilantro. Purée until smooth, adding up to 1/3 cup (75 mL) water for desired consistency.
- 2. In shallow serving bowl, add hummus. Slice remaining egg into wedges and garnish with remaining 1 Tbsp (15 mL) cilantro.
Yield
2 1/2 cups (625 mL)
serving size
3 Tbsp (45 mL)
nutritional analysis
Per Serving
| Calories | 70 |
| Total Fat | 4.5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 50 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 5 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugars | 1 g |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Sodium | 60 mg |
| Potassium | 44 mg |
