Artichoke Basil Hummus

Recipe posted in: Flex Meals & Snacks, Snacks, Appetizers, Snacks
Basil Hummus Recipe

Learn how easy it is to make your own hummus with this Artichoke Basil Hummus recipe! All you have to do to get delicious, fresh hummus is mix some ingredients together, get some veggies to dip and enjoy!

What makes this hummus special is it fits right into your Nutrisystem program. One serving counts as one SmartCarb and clocks in at just 87 calories. With the addition of artichokes, a superfood powerhouse, this hummus is unlike any other in terms of nutrition.

Artichokes are packed with vital cancer-fighting antioxidants and are also a great source of fiber. Eating artichokes on a regular basis can help with digestive support, lower cholesterol, liver health and brain development.

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Furthermore, artichokes are infused with vitamin C, K, magnesium and folate, which has been shown to decrease the risk of birth defects and improve heart health. Click here to discover an awesome artichoke dinner recipe! >

So aside from the fact that this hummus recipe is low in calories, the nutritional and health benefits you get can’t be overlooked! Oh and it also tastes pretty good, too.

The important thing to remember is to log one serving of this recipe as one SmartCarb on your NuMi App log. Why is it so important to log your food on NuMi? Research has shown you’re actually twice as likely to lose weight if you log your food than if you don’t. Click here to see all of the reasons why you better your chances of losing weight by using the NuMi App. >

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Servings: 8 (2 Tbsp. each)

Calories per Serving: 87

On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 SmartCarb

Ingredients:

  • 1 15-oz can of chickpeas, low sodium
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 Tbsp. tahini
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • ½ cup artichokes, chopped
  • ¼ cup chopped basil
  • ¼ cup water

Directions:

  1. Place chickpeas, lemon juice, garlic, tahini, cumin and oil in a food processor. Process until smooth, scrape sides and bottom of bowl. Add water if too thick.
  2. Stir in artichokes and chopped basil.
  3. Serve with vegetables, chips or crackers.
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