Lemon Pepper Hummus

Lemon Pepper Hummus

Portions:
10

Serving Size:
1/4 cup

Prep Time:
10 – 15 minutes

Cook Time:
No cooking

    Diet Types:
  • Gluten-free
  • Heart Healthy
  • Vegetarian
  • Diabetes
  • Dialysis
  • Lower Protein
  • CKD non-dialysis

Ingredients

  • 30 ounces canned chickpeas (2 cans)
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon salt-free lemon pepper seasoning
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas and place in a food processor or blender.
  2. Reserve 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add remaining olive oil, juice from the lemon, lemon pepper seasoning and garlic powder to the chickpeas.
  3. Process or blend until smooth. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of water to thin if needed.
  4. Place in a bowl and top with reserved tablespoon of olive oil.

Tips

  • Compare brands and select chickpeas with the least amount of sodium.
  • Serve hummus with a cut pita, low-salt pita chips or raw vegetables.
  • If using a lemon, use a small sieve to catch the seeds when pouring into other ingredients.

Submitted by: Jackie, dietitian from Virginia

Nutrients per serving

Calories 128

Protein 3 g

Carbohydrates 11 g

Fat 8 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 98 mg

Potassium 60 mg

Phosphorus 38 mg

Calcium 20 mg

Fiber 2.9 g

Added Sugar 0 g