garbanzo + walnuts

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Mediterranean Walnut Spread

 

Recipe By :Better Homes and Gardens

Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Beans & Vegetables {Posted}

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1/2 cup canned garbanzo beans -- rinsed

1/4 cup chopped walnuts

1/4 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves

2 tablespoons water

2 teaspoons lemon juice

1/8 teaspoon salt

1 Dash black pepper

1 large pita bread, whole wheat fat free -- cut into wedges

 

1. In a blender container or food processor bowl combine beans, walnuts, basil

leaves, water, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Cover and blend or process until

nearly smooth, scraping down sides of container. If mixture is too thick, add

additional water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it is of spreading consistency.

 

2. Serve the spread on pita wedges. To store any leftover spread, place in an

airtight container and refrigerate up to 3 days. Makes 2 servings.

 

Nutritional facts per serving -calories: 119, total fat: 5 G, saturated fat: 0

G, monounsaturated fat: 1 G, polyunsaturated fat: 4 G, cholesterol: 0 MG,

sodium: 249 MG, carbohydrate: 14 G, total sugar: 1 G, fiber: 2 G, protein: 4 G,

vitamin A: 0%, vitamin C: 3%, calcium: 4%, iron: 5%, starch: 1 diabetic

exchange, fat: 1 diabetic exchange

 

Source:

" BHG.com Diabetic Recipes - March 19, 2003 ID=R035104 "

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 235 Calories; 10g Fat (35.8% calories

from fat); 11g Protein; 29g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol;

202mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit;

1 1/2 Fat.

 

NOTES : For a light appetizer that's nutritionally fit, try this bean, basil,

and walnut spread spiked with a tangy dash of lemon. Serve with bread or pita

slices. Start to Finish: 10 minutes

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 3332 0 0 0 0 0