Protein powered hummus

It’s always fun to sneak in a secret ingredient - this one is an egg!

80 cal Serves 2 1/2

Prep time 0h 5m

Cook time 0h 35m

Total time 0h 40m

Bowl of hummus with sliced hard boiled egg on top sitting inside larger bowl filled with whole wheat pita bread.

Ingredients

1 can (15-oz/426 mL) no salt added chickpeas, rinsed and drained
4 large hard-boiled eggs, divided
3 tbsp (45 mL) canola oil
3 medium garlic cloves, peeled
1 medium chipotle chili pepper (packed in adobo sauce)
3 tbsp (45 mL) fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cumin
1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped cilantro, divided
1/3 cup (75 mL) water

Directions

Step 1

In food processor, combine chickpeas, 3 hard-boiled eggs, canola oil, garlic, pepper, lemon juice, cumin and all but 1 tbsp (15 mL) cilantro. Purée until smooth, adding up to 1/3 cup (75 mL) water for desired consistency.
Step 2

In shallow serving bowl, add hummus. Slice remaining egg into wedges and garnish with remaining 1 tbsp (15 mL) cilantro.

Nutritional information

Per serving (1 portion)

Calories: 80
Protein: 4 g
Sodium: 35 mg
Potassium: 78 mg
Total fat: 5 g
Saturated fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 60 mg
Carbohydrates: 5 g
Fibre: 1 g
Sugars: 0 g
Added sugars: 0 g

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