Hummus with Flax

BlueSkyIdeas ©2014

Creamy Light Hummus made with ground flaxseed and flax oil!

Ingredients:

• 1 can (14 oz/398 mL) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) tahini              
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) ground flaxseed             
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) flax oil
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) lemon juice   
• 2 large garlic cloves    
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) water                        

Instructions:

1. In a blender or food processor, blend chickpeas, tahini, ground flaxseed, flax oil, lemon juice, garlic, until it reaches a creamy texture. Add a little water if needed to produce a smooth texture.
2. Serve with carrot sticks, celery, red pepper slice, pita wedges or bite sized tortilla chips.

Yield: 2 1/2 cup (625 mL).

Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60 mL). Each serving contains 1 tsp (5 mL) of ground flax and 1 tsp (5 mL) flax oil.