Asparagus Hummus Recipe for Healthy Snacking

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Asparagus Hummus Recipe for Healthy Snacking

This hummus, spiked with fresh asparagus, makes for a healthy afternoon snack when served with whole grain crackers or fresh vegetables.

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Ingredients

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  • ¾ pound asparagus cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 chickpeas 14 ounce can; drained & rinsed
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon tahini sesame paste
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
  • 1 tablespoon asparagus cooking water see instructions
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • teaspoon salt or more, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat. Prepare a bowl filled with ice water.
  2. Add the asparagus pieces and cook until the asparagus is tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Just before the asparagus is finished cooking, scoop out 1 tablespoon of the cooking water and set aside.
  3. Drain and immediately plunge the asparagus into the ice water to stop the cooking.
  4. Transfer the asparagus to the bowl of a food processor, along with the garbanzo beans, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, reserved cooking water, cayenne and salt. Process until the ingredients are well combined.
  5. With the processor running, slowly pour in the olive oil. Process until smooth.
  6. Serve with crackers and/or raw vegetables.

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Nutrition Information

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Serving 2Tablespoons Calories 56.6kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 7.1g (2%) Protein 1.8g (4%) Fat 2.5g (4%) Saturated Fat 0.3g (2%) Sodium 103.2mg (4%) Potassium 81.3mg (2%) Fiber 1.5g (6%) Sugar 0.2g (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 566 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 2Tablespoons
Calories 56.6kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 7.1g 2%
Protein 1.8g 4%
Fat 2.5g 4%
Saturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Sodium 103.2mg 4%
Potassium 81.3mg 2%
Fiber 1.5g 6%
Sugar 0.2g 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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