Makes 4 servings | Serving size: 1/2 cup Ingredients Directions … Read More
Tag: hummus
Dessert Hummus
Ingredients: 1 (14.5-oz.) can great northern beans, drained and rinsed 1⁄4 c. creamy peanut butter 1⁄4 c. maple syrup 1⁄4 Tbsp. vanilla extract 1⁄4 c. mini semisweet chocolate chips Instructions: Blend together the beans, peanut butter, maple syrup and vanilla extract by hand or in a blender. Stir chocolate chips into mixture. Serve with fruit … Read More
Hummus is Yummus
Makes 2 servings Ingredients 1 can of garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained, liquid reserved 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 clove garlic, crushed 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt Sesame oil (optional) Sides for serving (choose one or a variety of all): Carrots Celery sticks Cucumber rounds Pita chips Directions Place ingredients … Read More
Tortilla Twist
Makes 1 serving Serving Size: 1 tortilla Ingredients 1 whole-wheat tortilla 2 tablespoons hummus 2 slices tomato 1 leaf dark green lettuce 1 slice low-fat cheese (cheddar or provolone) Directions Wash hands and surface. Wash tomato and lettuce. Slice tomato. Place tortilla on plate and spread with hummus. Top with cheese, tomato, and lettuce. Roll … Read More
Dunk 'em, Dip 'em, Enjoy those veggies
Did you know that eating vegetables with dip could help your kids eat more vegetables? A recent study from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics found that kids ate 80% more broccoli when it was served with ranch dressing as a dip. Other healthy dips you can try with your child include salsa, yogurt, hummus or … Read More