Homemade Hummus
Garlic lovers can add more garlic to this popular Middle Eastern dip. You can buy hummus at the store, but this recipe is easy to make and much cheaper.
INGREDIENTS | MAKES 1½ CUPS, SERVES 12
- 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped, or more to taste
- ½ small white onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Tabasco or other hot sauce
- ½ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, or cilantro, tightly packed
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- ½ cup olive oil
Blend all ingredients in the food processor or blender. Do not purée — you want a coarse consistency. Serve with bagel chips or warm pita bread.
PER SERVING: Calories: 128 | GI: Low | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g
All-Natural Olive Oil Spray
To make your own olive oil spray, you can buy a clean spray bottle at a hardware store and fill it with olive oil. If using a spray bottle from your house, make sure it has never contained anything that could leave a harmful residue. Use this spray as an alternative to nonstick sprays that don't taste like olive oil.
