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                 HUMMUS - QUICK AND EASY DIABETIC MENUS

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Diabetic                         Vegetarian
               Ethnic

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1       cn           Chickpeas, 15oz
  2       tb           Lemon juice
    1/4   c            Sesame seeds -- toasted
    1/4   c            Onion -- chopped
  3       cl           Garlic -- minced
  2       ts           Olive oil
  2       ts           Cumin -- ground
    1/4   ts           Cayenne pepper
    1/2   ts           Salt
                       Parsley -- chopped for garnish

 Drain the chiuckpeas, reserving 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the
 liquid. Combine all ingredientsa except parsley in
 blender. Puree until smooth, adding chickpea liquid if
 needed to thin the puree. Refrigeerate for 3-6 hours
 before serving to blend the flavors.  Garnish with
 parsley before serving. Serve with vegetables, pita
 bread or as a sandwich spread. serving 1/4c 111cal
 pro 5g, carb 8g, fat 6g, sodium 82mg exchanges: 1 low
 meat, 1 fat



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