Naturally-Sweetened Hummus
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.
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