Ingredients
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1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1/4 cup tahini
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1 teaspoon sesame oil
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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2 tablespoons green onions, minced
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2 tablespoons carrots, chopped finely
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1 tablespoon cucumber, chopped finely
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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1/4 teaspoon chili powder
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped finely
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black pepper
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red pepper flakes
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2 tablespoons green peppers, minced
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1/4 cup fat-free ricotta cheese or 1/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mash the garbanzo beans to your desired texture with a potato masher. A fork would also work.
- Add lemon juice, tahini, sesame oil, and ricotta. Mix well.
- Combine garlic, spices, and vegetables with hummus mixture (you may want a bit more or less of each of these depending on your tastes).
- Add black and red pepper to taste.
- Serve with pita and fresh vegetables. This is a great veggie dip!