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MOROCCAN SPICED HUMMUS

Ingredients 2 (15-1/2 oz). cans garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed; 1/3 cup honey; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1 tsp. minced garlic; 1/2 tsp. salt; Dash cayenne pepper; 2-3 Tbsp. chopped, fresh cilantro or parsley; Toasted Pita Triangles or crackers. Makes 2-1/2 cups dip. To make Pita Triangles: Separate and cut rounds of pita bread to form 2 circles each. Cut each circle into 6 or 8 triangles. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 400ƒF about 5 minutes until crisp and lightly browned at edges.

Direction Combine all ingredients except cilantro and Pita Triangles in a food processor or blender. Process until smooth. Remove mixture to a serving bowl. Stir in chopped cilantro or parsley. Serve with Pita Triangles or crackers.
Nutrition (Based on 1/4 cup dip, not including Pita)

Calories: 149 Fat Total: 2.16 g
Protein: 8.53 g Cholesterol: 0 mg
Carbohydrates: 35.2 g Sodium: 780 mg
Dietary Fiber: 9.89 g Calories from fat: 10%


*Courtesy of the National Honey Board