Name: Lima Bean Hummus with Toasted Pita Crisps
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) package frozen Fordhook lima beans; 1 (6 ounce) container plain low-fat yogurt; 2 medium shallots, peeled and coarsely chopped (1/4 cup); 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives; 2 cloves garlic; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; ¼ teaspoon salt; 3 whole-grain pita bread rounds; Nonstick cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, cook lima beans in a small amount of boiling water for 10 minutes; drain.

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Step 2

In a food processor, combine lima beans, yogurt, shallots, lemon juice, honey, chives, garlic, pepper and salt. Cover and process until smooth.
Step 3

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Halve pita bread rounds horizontally. Cut into wedges. Lightly coat pita wedges with nonstick cooking spray. Place on a baking sheet. Bake 5 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned and crisp.
Step 4

Serve hummus with pita crisps.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/4 cup hummus and 6 pita wedges

Per Serving:

129 calories; protein 6g; carbohydrates 25.4g; dietary fiber 3.8g; sugars 4.6g; fat 1.1g; saturated fat 0.3g; cholesterol 1.3mg; vitamin a iu 166.9IU; vitamin c 9.7mg; folate 24.8mcg; calcium 55.6mg; iron 1.4mg; magnesium 35.6mg; potassium 288.5mg; sodium 236.7mg; thiamin 0.1mg.

Exchanges:

1 1/2 starch, 1 vegetable

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