Middle-Eastern Hummus Platter

• 2 md Clove garlic; peeled
• 30 oz Canned chickpeas; rinsed and drained
• 1/4 c Fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 c Tahini
• 1 ts Paprika
• 1/2 ts Salt
• 1 tb Olive oil
• 4 Pita breads; (5 to 6 inches)
• 6 c Bite-size vegetables for serving
• (such as blanched broccoli and
• Cauliflower florets
• Carrot and celery sticks
• Cucumber slices and radishes)

Instructions

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   6 SERVINGS DAIRY-FREE Surround this dip with fresh veggies and homemade pita toasts for a quick and healthy meal.

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   MEAL PLAN: Serve this inviting dish with purchased tabbouleh salad and stuffed grape leaves for a Middle Eastern buffet.

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   Preheat oven to 375F.

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   Meanwhile, in food processor, process garlic until minced.

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   Add chickpeas, 1/2 cup water, lemon juice, tahini, paprika and salt.

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   Process until smooth, scraping down bowl as necessary.

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   Transfer hummus to medium bowl.

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   Lightly brush oil over both sides of each pita.

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   Cut each pita into 8 wedges and.

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    place on baking sheet.

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    Bake until golden and toasted, about 10 minutes.

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    Let cool for 10 minutes, then serve with hummus and cut-up vegetables.

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    PER SERVING HUMMUS AND PITA: 364 CAL.; 12G PROT.; 10G TOTAL FAT 1G SAT.

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    FAT); 57G CARB.; 0 CHOL.; 817MG SOD.; 7G FIBER