Recipe Details

Jalapeno Peanut Hummus with Fresh Herbs

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Number of Servings: 6

Serving Size: 1/4 cup

This spicy, creamy spread tastes great with fresh veggies or whole wheat pita wedges.

Name: Amount:
(15 oz) can organic chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained 1 small jalapeño pepper, with or without seeds 1
garlic clove 1 large
natural creamy peanut butter 1 Tbsp
lemon juice 2 Tbsp
water 0.25 cup
sea salt, or to taste 0.25 tsp
chopped fresh cilantro or flat-leaf parsley 3 Tbsp
1:

Puree all ingredients except the cilantro in a blender until smooth, adding more water by tablespoonfuls only if necessary.

 2:

Top with or stir in cilantro and serve with raw vegetables or fresh whole wheat pita wedges.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories 60
Calories from Fat 15
Total Fat 2g
Saturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 105mg
Potassium n/a
Carbohydrates 9g
Dietary Fiber 2g
Sugars n/a
Protein 3g
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C n/a
Calcium n/a
Iron n/a
Folic Acid n/a
Dietary Exchange 1/2 Carbohydrate 1/2 Fat Total
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