Oil-free Sweet Basil Hummus

by November 8, 2017

It tastes like my pesto, it (kinda) looks like my pesto… but wait, it’s low in fat?!

Eating Style:

Dairy-free, Egg-free, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Nut-free, Refined Sugar-free, Soy-free, Vegetarian

Prep Time:

Serves:

2

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked white navy beans – see note
  • 3 tablespoon water
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon unpasteurized honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • cumin (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
  2. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with cumin if desired.

Notes

Use whatever kind of beans you have on hand. Chickpeas, black beans, or even kidney beans would work well!

Nutrition Information Per Serving

Calories:

89

Calories from Fat:

3.6

Total Fat:

0.4 g

Sodium:

294 mg

Carbs:

17 g

Dietary Fiber:

4.9 g

Net Carbs:

12.1 g

Sugars:

4.9 g

Protein:

4.7 g

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