Weight Watchers Pumpkin Hummus recipe
Ingredients
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, chopped
2 tablespoons tahini (sesame seed paste)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
cooking spray
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
toasted pumpkin seed kernels (optional)
4 pita breads, each cut into 8 wedges
Weight Watchers Spicy Orange Hummus recipe
Makes 8 servings
Ingredients
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
2 tablespoons tahini (sesame seed paste)
1 garlic clove
2 tablespoons chopped onions
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
Weight Watchers Cucumber Logs Filled with Hummus recipe
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
2 cucumbers
1/4 cup black olives, chopped small
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed
1 tablespoon water
1/3 cup lemon juice, fresh
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
Weight Watchers Delicious Hummus recipe
Makes 7 servings
Ingredients
2 (10 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
1/4 cup tahini
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped (or 1/4 cup dried)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1-2 tablespoon tamari
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon curry powder (optional)
salt and pepper, to taste
Preparation
1. In a food processor, puree the garlic, onion, lemon juice, tamari, vinegar and curry powder (if using) until the mixture is smooth.
2. Add half of the tahini and half of the chickpeas and blend until smooth.
3. Add the remaining tahini and chickpeas and blend coarsely (so that the mixture is chunky).
4. Toast the sesame seeds in a heavy skillet over medium heat until they are golden, shaking the pan or stirring constantly to avoid burning.
5. Add the toasted sesame seeds and parsley to the hummus and stir to blend.
6. Add salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve as a sandwich filling, or as a dip with toasted pita wedges or fresh vegetables.
WW POINTS per serving: 4
Nutritional information per serving: 204 calories, 9.1g fat, 5.9g fiber
