Quick and Easy Hummus

Ingredients

 * 1 can chickpeas, 15 oz
 * 2 tbsp lemon juice
 * ¼ cup sesame seeds, toasted
 * ¼ cup onion, chopped
 * 3 clove garlic, minced
 * 2 tsp olive oil
 * 2 tsp cumin, ground
 * ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
 * ½ tsp salt
 * parsley, chopped for garnish

Directions

 * 1) Drain the chickpeas, reserving ¼ to ½ cup of the liquid.
 * 2) Combine all ingredients except parsley in blender.
 * 3) Purée until smooth, adding chickpea liquid if needed to thin the puree.
 * 4) Refrigerate for 3 – 6 hours before serving to blend the flavors.
 * 5) Garnish with parsley before serving.
 * 6) Serve with vegetables, pita bread or as a sandwich spread.

Nutritional information
Per serving = ¼ cup:
 * 111 cal
 * pro 5g
 * carb 8g
 * fat 6g
 * sodium 82 mg
 * exchanges: 1 low meat, 1 fat