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Hummus with Yogurt

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Hummus with Yogurt
This easy hummus recipe replaces most of the traditional tahini with yogurt. This is a great alternative for those who are watching their weight. (More hummus recipes)

Ingredients:

  • 1 15 oz can of chickpeas or garbanzo beans, drained (save liquid)
  • 1-2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon tahini, or low fat peanut butter if you prefer (optional, but if you do not use, increase yogurt by 1 TBSP)
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Preparation:

In a food processor combine beans, tahini (if desired), yogurt, garlic, and lemon juice. Blend well. Add salt and cumin and blend to a smooth and creamy dip.

If your hummus is too thick, add a little bit of the liquid from the chickpeas - about a teaspoon at a time. Other ways to thin out hummus is by using warm water or olive oil.

User Reviews

 5 out of 5
Very good!!!, Member franhend

My DD is on a diet so we tried this and like it! Much better than I thought it would be. I used plain Greek style yogurt. I did add a little cumin and the one spoon of sesame oil which made the whole batch around 400 calories. I think it would be just as good without though. Still not bad calories for the whole thing. I think I like it better than most traditional hummus recipes I have had. I tried to make it in the magic bullet. Haha, wont do that again! It really needs something more powerful like a real food processor. I can't wait to try this with other additions for other flavors! :)

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