Low-Fat Spiced Hummus

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• 2 cups cooked (or 1 can) of chickpeas
  
• juice of 1 large lemon
  
• 1 teaspoon tahini (sesame butter)
  
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
  
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
  
• salt
  
• pepper
  
• 1 cup water
  

Directions:

Blend chickpeas with lemon juice and half cup of
water. When all the peas are crushed, add in the
spices and tahini. Blend more so everything is
well-mixed. Add in more water to desired
consistency. Salt to your desired taste. Just
before serving, drizzle a little bit more olive
oil and sprinkle fresh ground pepper.

Serves: 3-4

Preparation time: 30 mins