Special Diet Information
Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
Avoid this recipe if you are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten. Make sure the curry powder, garam masala, and yogurt are gluten-free.
There are three things, and three things only, that can lift the pain of mortality and ease the ravages of life," said Spider. "These things are wine, women and song"...
"Curry's nice too," pointed out Fat Charlie."
- Neil Gaiman, Anansi Boys
The refrigerator light goes on...
This is a great twist on hummus and you can make it a bit less spicy by leaving out the cayenne pepper.
Curried Hummus
Servings: 6 | Serving size: 1/2 cup
Cooking time: 30 minutes (plus chilling time)
This recipe can easily be multiplied and keeps well in the refrigerator for 4 - 5 days if tightly covered.
| 1 - 15 oz. can | no salt added white beans (drained and rinsed) |
| 1/4 cup | lite coconut milk |
| 1/2 | lime (juiced) |
| 1/2 cup | non-fat Greek yogurt |
| 6 large | leaves fresh basil |
| 1/2 tsp | salt |
| 1/4 tsp | curry powder |
| 1/4 tsp | garam masala |
| 1/8 tsp | cayenne pepper (optional) |
| 1 tsp | honey |
Place the white beans, coconut milk, lime juice, yogurt, basil, salt, pepper, curry powder, garam masala, cayenne pepper, and honey in a food processor and process until almost smooth.
Chill well before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1/2 cup
Servings: 6
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 88 | Calories from Fat 9 |
| % Daily Value |
| Total Fat 1g | |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 1mg | <1% |
| Sodium 205mg | 9% |
| Total Carbohydrates 13g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 12% |
| Sugars 2g | |
| Protein 6g |
| Vitamin A 0% | Vitamin C 1% |
| Calcium 6% | Iron 10% |
| Vitamin K 4 mcg | Potassium 292 mg |
| Magnesium 32 mg | |