Oil-Free Hummus

Snack time!

I love hummus with fresh veggies or crackers, but store bought is often high in fat. Traditional recipes use oil.

While not all oils and fats are bad, as with anything, you should watch how much you eat. 

According to the American Heart Association, healthy adults should limit dietary fat to no more than 20 to 35 percent of total daily calories.  Knowing that there are 9 calories in each gram of fat, that means diets in the range of 1600-2000 calories, the recommended allowance for the day is between 36-78 grams of fat. 

Personally, I try to stay at 40g of fat per day. Whether I'm snacking or having a meal, I choose something that will not blow my fat allowance for the day. 

Back to the hummus. Since it's a food I enjoy, I wanted to find a recipe that would allow me to eat it and not feel guilty. After looking through a number of them on Pinterest, I came up with a version that suited the flavor I wanted to achieve. 

Here's my Oil-Free Hummus Recipe

•1-15.5oz can Chick Peas (drained and rinsed)

•2 tsp minced garlic

•3 Tbsp lemon juice

•1 tsp low-sodium soy sauce

•4 Tbsp water

•kosher salt (to-taste)

Add all ingredients to blender, and blend until completely smooth (pausing to scrape down the sides). 

Makes four (3.4oz) servings. 

Serve with crackers, pita bread, or fresh veggies for dipping.