Lower-Fat Hummus

2 ½ cups cooked or 1 can chickpeas (garbanzo) no salt added preferred
½ tsp. dry parsley
1 tsp. sesame oil
2 Tbsp. water (or more as needed)
1 tsp. lemon juice
¼ tsp. garlic powder  OR 1 clove fresh garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. reduced fat mayonnaise

Put all ingredients in food processor and blend until as smooth as possible.  Use a pulse mode if available or frequently stop and scrape down the sides.

Add more water to thin if needed.  This may be done with potato masher or fork but is a long, difficult process.  Chill until serving time. 

Yield: 8 (1/4-cup) servings

PER SERVING:     
CALORIES: 91       
FAT: 2.6g            SATURATED FAT: 0g
SODIUM: 5mg                
CARBOHYDRATE: 15g    
CHOLESTEROL: 0mg   
PROTEIN: 4.5g
FIBER: 3.5g

Diabetic Exchange: 1/2 lean meat, 1 carbohydrate

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