Hummus Spread

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1/2 cup)

Ingredients

• 1/2  cup  1% low-fat cottage cheese
• 1/4  cup  fresh parsley leaves
• 2  tablespoons  tahini (sesame-seed paste)
• 1/4  teaspoon  grated lemon rind
• 1  tablespoon  fresh lemon juice
• 1/2  teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/8  teaspoon  salt
• 1  garlic clove
• 1  (15-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained

Preparation

Place all ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth, scraping sides of processor bowl once. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator. Serve with pita triangles or fresh vegetables.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

184 (30% from fat)

Fat:

6.1g (sat 0.9g,mono 2g,poly 2.5g)

Protein:

11.2g

Carbohydrate:

22.7g

Fiber:

3.4g

Cholesterol:

1mg

Iron:

3mg

Sodium:

342mg

Calcium:

92mg