Lemon Hummus - 2 Guiding Stars
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Spinach boosts the nutritional quality of this hummus while adding another dimension to the flavor. The lemon balances the sharp spiciness of the garlic and chives.

Ingredients

  • 1 (15 oz.) can no-salt-added chickpeas, drained
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 3 Tbsp. chopped chives
  • 3 cups baby spinach leaves
  • Zest and juice of 2 small lemons
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • ⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper

Directions

  1. Combine the chickpeas, garlic cloves and chives in a food processor and pulse to roughly combine.
  2. Add the spinach and lemon. Puree until smooth. Drizzle in the olive oil to reach desired texture and season with salt and cayenne pepper.
Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 115; Total Fat 7.5g (10% Daily Value); Saturated Fat 1g (5% DV); Trans Fat 0g; Cholesterol 0mg (0% DV); Sodium 85mg (4% DV); Total Carbohydrate 10g (4% DV); Dietary Fiber 3g (11% DV); Total Sugars 2g; Includes 0g Added Sugars (0% DV); Protein 3g; Vitamin D 0% DV; Calcium 2% DV; Iron 6% DV; Potassium 4% DV; Molybdenum 50% DV; Vitamin K 50% DV; Folate 20% DV.
Recipe by Guiding Stars at https://guidingstars.com/recipes/lemon-hummus/
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