CPK’s Tuscan Hummus Made Skinny
Ingredients
Ingredients for Hummus:
- 6 medium garlic cloves or more, if desired
- 2 (15-ounce) cans white beans (Great Northern Beans) rinsed and drained
- ¼ cup Tahini (sesame paste)
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon plus ½ teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
Ingredients for Tomato Topping:
- 2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- ½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Fresh ground pepper to taste
- Whole wheat pita bread and/or pita chips (I found both at Trader Joe’s)
Instructions
- To prepare the hummus: In a food processor fitted with a steel blade, mini chop or blender, process the garlic cloves until finely minced. Stop the processor to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Add the beans, Tahini, lemon juice, water, olive oil, soy sauce, cumin, salt, pepper, cayenne and process until combined. Stop the machine and scrape down the sides of the bowl. Continue to process until smooth.
- Place the hummus in a serving bowl or plate.
- To prepare the Checca: In a medium bowl, toss together all Checca ingredients.
- Arrange the Checca on top. Surround hummus with pita triangles and pita chips. Store leftovers in the refrigerator. They’ll keep for several days.
- The hummus and Checca can be prepared in advance. Refrigerate each separately and place in a serving bowl just before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 116kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSodium: 401mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gPlus Points: 3