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Naturally-Sweetened Hummus

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You’ll love this unique spin on classic hummus. It’s the perfect snack that will have your friends and family asking for the recipe. Our friend, Leslie Bonci, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN and Sports Dietitian for Super Bowl Champions the Kansas City Chiefs, created this recipe using her favorite fruit – California prunes!

Why prunes are a great addition to this recipe

Prunes are an amazing addition to this delicious hummus recipe. In addition to adding a touch of natural sweetness, prunes are a healthy powerhouse and provide many essential vitamins and minerals that will level up the nutritional value of any recipe! Prunes are low glycemic and loaded with fiber, polyphenols, boron, potassium, and Vitamin K which collectively can contribute to gut health, reduced inflammation, cancer prevention, blood sugar control, bone health, and reduced cholesterol!

a bowl of Naturally sweetened hummus, aka "Plummus"

Naturally-Sweetened Hummus

Leslie Bonci, MPH, RD, CSSD, LDN
You'll love this unique spin on classic hummus. It's the perfect snack that will have your friends and family asking for the recipe. Recipe created by Leslie Bonci, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN and Sports Dietitian for Super Bowl Champions the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Kid Friendly, RD Creations
Servings 8 1/2 cup (125g) servings
Calories 236 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 30 ounces cans garbanzo beans chickpeas, with half of the liquid drained (2 cans)
  • ¼ cup tahini sesame seed paste
  • 3 TBSP Prune purée
  • 5 TBSP lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced (about 1 teaspoon)
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions
 

  • Add the garbanzo beans (with the remaining liquid) to a blender or food processor.
  • Add the tahini, Prune purée, lemon juice, garlic, salt and spices. Blend until smooth.
  • Serve with crackers, pita or vegetables.

Notes

Store any leftover hummus in an airtight container. 

Nutrition

Calories: 236kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 11gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 228mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 9gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 122IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 3mg
Keyword dip, hummus, spread
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