Friday 29 June 2012

Maria's Nutritious and Delicious Journal: Garlic Zucchini "HUMMUS" and Cinnamon-Sugar Hummus

Maria's Nutritious and Delicious Journal: Garlic Zucchini "HUMMUS" and Cinnamon-Sugar Hummus:

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  I used this Maria`s hummus modification  but  also added some macadamia nuts paste

"HEALTHIFIED" GARLIC HUMMUS1 large zucchini, cut into chunks1/2 cup tahini1 clove garlic, peeled1 TBS macadamia nut or olive oil2 TBS lemon juice1 tsp cumin1 tsp smoked paprika1 tsp Celtic sea salt
Combine all the ingredients in a high powered blender or food processor and process until smooth. Taste and adjust the seasonings to taste. Makes 4 servings.
CINNAMON-SUGAR "HUMMUS" VARIATION: Omit the garlic, cumin, and paprika. Add 1/4 cup Swerve (or 1 tsp stevia glycerite) and 2 tsp cinnamon. Serve with BAGEL CHIPS (recipe in Kids Cookbook).
NUTRITIONAL COMPARISON (per cup)Traditional Hummus = 435 calories, 21g fat, 10g protein, 49.9g carbs, 9g fiber (40.9 effective carbs)"Healthified" Hummus = 228 calories, 19g fat, 6.5g protein, 10.5g carbs, 3.9g fiber (6.6 effective carbs) 


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