Recipe Of the Day

SPINACH-ARTICHOKE HUMMUS

Creamy texture, pretty green color, and assertive taste—this dip has it all!

SERVES 8 | ¼ cup per serving

2 ounces spinach (about 2 cups)

1 cup canned no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed and drained

4 medium canned artichoke hearts, rinsed, squeezed dry, and quartered

¼ cup Chicken Broth or commercial fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth

2 tablespoons shredded or grated Parmesan cheese

½ teaspoon grated lemon zest

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons tahini

1 to 2 medium garlic cloves, minced

¼ teaspoon pepper

Procedure:--

In a food processor or blender, process all the ingredients until the desired consistency. Serve at room temperature or cover and refrigerate until needed.

COOK’S TIP ON TAHINI Tahini is a thick paste made from ground sesame seeds. Add small amounts to enhance salad dressings, marinades, soups, stuffings, and other dips and spreads. Look for tahini in the condiment or ethnic sections in the grocery store.

PER SERVING

calories 101

total fat 3.5 g

saturated 0.5 g

trans 0.0 g

polyunsaturated 1.5 g

monounsaturated 1.5 g

cholesterol 1 mg

sodium 89 mg

carbohydrates 13 g

fiber 4 g

sugars 2 g

protein 5 g

calcium 40 mg

potassium 188 mg

This Recipe is taken from American Heart Association Book Low-Salt CookBook 4th Edition For information Purposes.