By Mayo Clinic Staff

Dietitian's tip:

Refrigerate hummus up to 1 week. Use as a spread for wraps or sandwiches.

Number of servings

Serves 16
  1. Low Fat
  2. Low Sodium
  3. Healthy carb

Ingredients

  1. 2 cups chickpeas
  2. 1 cup roasted red bell pepper, slices, seeded
  3. 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
  4. 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  5. 1 tablespoon olive oil
  6. 1 1/4 teaspoons cumin
  7. 1 teaspoon onion powder
  8. 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  9. 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  10. 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

In a food processor, process all ingredients until smooth.

Nutritional analysis per serving

Serving size: 3 tablespoons

  • Calories 53
  • Total fat 2 g
  • Saturated fat 0 g
  • Trans fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated fat 1 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Sodium 126 mg
  • Total carbohydrate 7 g
  • Dietary fiber 2 g
  • Total sugars 1 g
  • Protein 2 g

Created by the executive wellness chef and registered dietitians at the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program.

April 23, 2016