INGREDIENTS:
1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Bragg Liquid Aminos or low-sodium tamari
3 tablespoons water or vegetable broth
DIRECTIONS:
Blend all the ingredients into a thick paste, using a small amount of water as necessary to achieve desired consistency.
Customize your low-fat hummus by adding one or more of the following:
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
1 fresh jalapeño, seeded and chopped
1 roasted, seeded, and chopped red bell pepper
1 cup dark or Kalamata olives
1 bunch fresh mint
1 cup fresh spinach
1 cup cooked eggplant
SOURCE: The Engine 2 Diet by Rip Esselstyn