Traditional Hummus
Serve with toasted pita wedges.

• 2 - 15 ounce cans garbanzo beans, drained
• 1/2 cup roasted tahini
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, minced
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/4 cup packed Italian parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

Place garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, parsley, and green onion in the bowl of a food processor. Blend until smooth, adding water if the mixture is too thick. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Per Serving: 73 Calories; 3g Fat (36.5% calories from fat); trace Saturated Fat; 3g Protein; 9g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 112mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain (Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Fat.

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