JALAPENO HUMMUS

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Hummus is an easy, tasty and nutritious snack or appetizer. Friends are often surprised at the uncommonly good taste and the jalapeno gives it a little kick. Serve with crackers, raw vegetables, or tortilla chips.-Lisa Armstrong, Murray, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

2 cans (15 ounces each) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2/3 cup roasted tahini
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons pickled jalapeno slices, chopped
1 tablespoon juice from pickled jalapeno slices
1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon paprika
Assorted fresh vegetables

Steps:

Place first 11 ingredients in a food processor; cover and process until well blended. Garnish with paprika. Serve with assorted vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 182mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges