White Bean & Herb Hummus with Crudites

Tired of bland supermarket hummus? It only takes five minutes to whip up a batch of this flavorful, fiber-rich version in your own kitchen. All you need is four ingredients: lemon, hearty-healthy olive oil, chives, and—last but not least—white beans, which contain nearly 4 grams of resistant starch per serving.

Pair with assorted raw vegetables, like broccoli, to get even more fiber and fat-burning resistant starch from this wholesome snack.

Try this recipe: White Bean & Herb Hummus with Crudites

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Yield: 1 serving

Nutritional Information

Calories per serving:	150
Fat per serving:	10g
Saturated fat per serving:	1.5g
Monounsaturated fat per serving:	7g
Polyunsaturated fat per serving:	1g
Protein per serving:	4g
Carbohydrate per serving:	14g
Fiber per serving:	3g
Cholesterol per serving:	0mg
Sodium per serving:	35mg
Rs per serving:	2g

Good to Know

The MUFAs, fiber, and resistant starch in this snack will tide you over until your next meal.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup canned white beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 tablespoon chopped chives
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• Assorted raw vegetables, such as chopped broccoli florets, sliced green and red peppers, and baby carrots

Preparation

1. Combine beans, chives, lemon juice, and oil in a small bowl. Mash with a fork until smooth.
2. Serve with 1/2 cup raw vegetables, such as cucumbers, carrots, sugar snap peas, bell peppers, broccoli, and grape tomatoes.

 AS:http://www.health.com/health/recipe/0,,10000001991098,00.html