Pine Nut: Spicy Pine Nut Hummus - 6 pts; Carbs 19; Fiber 6g

Pine Nut: Spicy Pine Nut Hummus - 6 pts; Carbs 19; Fiber 6g

Serving Size : 8
Categories : LowCal (Less than 300 calories LowerCarbs Veggie WW
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup dry garbanzo beans -- cooked and drained (or 2 cups canned)
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
1/4 cup tahini paste -- (sesame paste)
1 clove garlic -- sliced
1/4 cup boiling water
1 lemon -- juiced
Salt -- to taste

In a small skilled warm the olive oil with the red pepper flakes to infuse the oil, being careful not to burn the flakes. Once the oil has begun to take on a rusty hue, remove from heat. In the bowl of a food processor pulse the garbanzo beans, toasted pine nuts, tahini paste and garlic. With the machine running pour the hot water into the feeder tube until the hummus becomes smooth and creamy. Add the lemon juice and salt and combine. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve with chips or use it as a sandwich or wrap filling.

Makes 2 cups
Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 246 Calories; 17g Fat (58.0% calories from fat); 8g Protein; 19g Carbohydrate; 6g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 16mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch) ; 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 3 Fat.