Healthy Hummus

Add some protein and fiber to your diet as well as some powerful B vitamins, folate and iron! The perfect, quick, high protein snack that can be used as a dip with veggies, in a wrap, or even in a recipe to add flavor and texture. Tip: You can find this in any grocery store in a small container ( and grab some baby carrots) for a last minute Grab and Go snack!

Ingredients

• 2 (15oz) cans of chickpeas drained ( reserve the liquid)

• 4 Tbsps. of fresh lemon juice

• 1/4 cup sesame tahini ( use a brand that is a not too thick)

• 1-2 cloves of garlic grated

• 1 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp cumin

• Dash of cayenne pepper

• 2 tbsp olive oil for drizzling

• c hopped parsley for serving

• Paprika for serving

To Prepare

In a food processor combine the chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, olive oil, and ⅓ cup of the reserved liquid from your chickpeas.

Process for several minutes until smooth and creamy.

Add more liquid and process again if it seems too thick.

Adjust to taste garnish.

May be made a few days ahead for easy prep.