Chickpea Dip

Ingredients

• 3 cloves fresh garlic
• ¼ C plain low-fat yogurt
• 1Tbs. fresh lemon juice
• 1 Tsp. olive oil
• cTsp. salt
• ¼ Tsp. paprika
• 1/8 Tsp. black pepper
• 1 (19oz ) can chickpeas, drained

Directions

1. Place all ingredients into a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
2. Serve with cut up fresh vegetables and/or whole wheat pita chips.*

* (note nutrition information is for dip only)

**(Although calorie and fat content may appear to be high for dips and sauces, the key is to remember that a dip or sauce is rarely eaten alone. Once you calculate in some fresh vegetables or whole grain bread the meal percentages will balance out nicely).

Recipe Summary:

Yield:  2 cups
Serving Size:  1/4 cup
Preparation Time:  5 minutes

 

Nutrition Facts:

Calories:  117
Fat:  8 gms
Protein: 4 gms
Carbohydrate:  9 gms