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Monday, May 18, 2009

Tahini Zucchini Hummus

This recipe is courtesy of Linda Collins - I'm posting it for her. Sounds yummy AND healthy!
AND EASY!!!


Tahini Zucchini Hummus - By Kelley Herring

This raw, bean-free hummus is a low-carb stand-in for the favorite Mediterranean dishtraditionally made with chickpeas. Serve with a variety of fresh raw veggies including cherry tomatoes, carrot sticks, celery sticks, and cucumbers.

Time To Table: 5 minutes Serves: 8

The Benefits: Excellent Source of Vitamin C
Preferences: Low Carb, Gluten Free

Ingredients
1/2 cup organic lemon juice
8 Tbsp. organic tahini
2 Tbsp. organic extra virgin olive oil
3 clove organic garlic
2 medium organic zucchini, peeled and roughly chopped
1/2 tsp. Celtic sea salt

Combine all ingredients in a strong blender and blend until smooth and thick.

Nutrition Information: 133 Calories, 12 g Total Fat, 2 g Saturated fat, 0 g Trans Fat, 6 g Monounsaturated fat, 4 g Polyunsaturated fat, 0 mg Cholesterol, 156 mg Sodium, 7 g Carbohydrate, 1 g Fiber, 1 g Sugars, 3 g Protein

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