Easily whipped up in a matter of minutes, this protein-rich power snack would make Popeye proud.
1 cup (250 mL) cooked chickpeas1 cup (250 mL) tightly packed fresh spinach1/2 cup (125 mL) frozen, defrosted, shelled edamame, plus 2 Tbsp (30 mL) for garnish1/4 cup (60 mL) hulled hempseeds2 Tbsp (30 mL) waterZest of 1 lime1 Tbsp (15 mL) lime juice1 tsp (5 mL) ground cumin1/2 tsp (2 mL) sea salt1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground pepper
Place all ingredients, except 2 Tbsp (30 mL) edamame, in food processor. Purée until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides if necessary. Transfer to serving bowl and garnish with reserved edamame.
Hummus can be kept covered in refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Serves 6.
Each serving contains: 97 calories; 6 g protein; 4 g total fat (0 g sat. fat, 0 g trans fat); 9 g carbohydrates (2 g sugars, 2 g fibre); 202 mg sodium
source: "Heightened Hummus", alive #383, September 2014