Thursday, November 3, 2011

[Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends] Vitamix Spinach Hummus - 19g Carbs, 6g Fiber, .5g Sugar

 

Spinach Hummus - 19g Carbs, 6g Fiber, .5g Sugar

Found at: www.vitamix.com/household/Health/diabetes.asp

1 (10oz pkg) frozen spinach, thawed and drained or squeezed
2 cans chickpeas drained and rinsed
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 Tbsp whole sesame seeds OR 1 Tbsp sesame paste (tahini)
2 cloves whole garlic
1 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

Place all ingredients (except spinach) in Vitamix container. Secure
two-part lid. Select VARIABLE, speed #1. Turn on machine and quickly
increase speed to #10, then flip the switch up to the High Speed
setting. Use the tamper and run for 30 to 60 seconds, until smooth.
Pour into bowl and stir in spinach with spatula, or you can add
spinach with all ingredients for a smooth green looking hummus.

Note:
Transfer to a serving bowl and cover with plastic wrap, then
refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve with fresh cut vegetables
as dippers.

Makes about 4 1/2 cups
Serving Size: 1/4 cup
Nutrition per Serving:
107 Calories, 7g Protein, 2g Total Fat, 13% Calories from Fat,
0mg Cholesterol, 19g Carbs, 6g Fiber, .5g Sugar, 336mg Sodium

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