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Fiesta Hummus

Fiesta Hummus

92 Ratings
92 Ratings
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bowl of Fiesta Hummus
Makes: 6 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

This dip is full of protein and can be served with vegetables or whole wheat pita for a healthy snack. Make it as spicy as you like by adding more or less of the cayenne pepper and jalapeno pepper.

Ingredients

  • 1 can garbanzo beans, low-sodium
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1/2 cup yogurt (plain, non-fat)
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 jalapeno pepper (finely chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro (chopped)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Drain and mash garbanzo beans in blender, food processor, or with fork. Add remaining ingredients.
  3. Blend until smooth.
  4. Chill one hour or overnight.
  5. Serve on crackers or tortilla chips. Promptly refrigerate leftovers.
Source:

Food Hero
Oregon State University Cooperative Extension Service

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/4 cup
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 98
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 207 mg
Carbohydrates 12 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 4 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 5 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 70 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 174 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 98
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 2 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 12 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 4 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 5 g
Minerals
Calcium 70 mg
Potassium 174 mg
Sodium 207 mg
Copper 121 mcg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 25 mg
Phosphorus 93 mg
Selenium 2 mcg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 4 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.4 mg
Vitamin B12 0.1 mg
Vitamin C 6 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 3 mcg
Folate 21 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 0 mg
Choline 20 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1/2 cups
Protein Foods 1 1/2 ounces

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