Eat your vegetables! We have all been told this by our mothers, unfortunately vegetables that are good for us and for our eyes are not always that appetizing. Try this amazing hummus recipe. Its yummy and good for your eyes!!! Creamy Herb Hummus with Sliced Red Bell Peppers NUTRITIOUS RECIPES Creamy Herb Hummus with Sliced Red Bell Peppers, Broccoli Florets, and Whole Wheat Pita Wedges Especially rich in: vitamin C, vitamin E, folate, and zinc Also rich in: plant-based omega-3s, fiber, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, and selenium Homemade hummus is easy to make and much lower in calories and fat than store-bought brands. It also makes a great sandwich spread. Pita INGREDIENTS: 1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 clove garlic, minced 1/3 cup chopped parsley 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil (or, 3 to 4 teaspoons dried basil) pinch of cayenne pepper salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup sliced green onions 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil (or, 1 teaspoon dried basil) 2 whole wheat pita breads, cut into wedges 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and sliced into 1 slices 1 cup broccoli florets Directions In a food processor or blender, blend first 8 ingredients, adding enough water to make a smooth dip. (Makes approximately 1 1 /2 cups.) Spoon into a serving bowl and top with green onions and basil. Serve with pita wedges and vegetables. Makes 4 servings. Nutritional Information (per serving): 310 Calories; 28 % fat (9.6 g total, 1 g saturated), 141 mg omega-3s, 56 % carbohydrate (43 g), 16 % protein ( 12.4 g), 0 mg cholesterol, 10 g fiber, 67 mg vitamin C, 1.8 mg vitamin E, 2.2 mg zinc, 137 mg sodium.
Posted on: Sun, 10 Nov 2013 15:50:20 +0000
Trending Topics
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015