Spicy Hummus

Ingredients
2 cans garbanzo beans, one drained and one not drained
4 tablespoons tahini sesame paste
drizzle extra-virgin olive oil
1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed pepper flakes
2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoon ground coriander
2 cloves garlic, crushed
Coarse salt
1 lemon, juiced
Pita bread, chips, or vegetables for dipping

Directions
Combine beans, tahini, oil, pepper flakes, cumin, coriander, garlic, salt, and lemon juice in food processor bowl and grind into a smooth paste.  1/2 the recipe if you have a small food processor.

Cucumber salad

1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon dill
1/4 cup mayonnaise
5 cucumbers
1/2 cup white onion

 Mix everything except cucumbers and onions well then add cucumbers and onion.
 You can also add celery if you like it, but I don't.

Zucchini Pizza Bites

 

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Ingredients:

• 4 slices large zucchini 1/4" thick (or 1 medium zucchini cut on diagonal)
• olive oil spray
• salt and pepper
• 2 tbsp quick marinara sauce
• 1/4 cup shredded part skim mozzarella

Directions:

Cut zucchini about 1/4 inch thick. Spray both side lightly with oil and season with salt and pepper. Broil or grill the zucchini for about 2 minute on each side. Top with sauce and cheese and broil for an additional minute or two. (Careful not to burn cheese)

Servings: 1 • Serving Size: 4 pieces • Calories: 124.8 • Fat: 5.7 g • Protein: 8.2 g • Carb: 10.4 g • Fiber: 3.0 g

Pumpkin Hummus

1 15 ounce can chickpeas

1 15 ounce can pure pumpkin

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 teaspoons garlic, minced

1 lemon or 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 pinch dried parsley

Directions:

in a food processor or blender, combine all ingredients until smooth.

(serve with these)

Cinnamon Sugar Baked Pita Chips

about 4 whole wheat or multigrain pitas

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 tablespoon white sugar

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. in a small mixing bowl, combine both cinnamon and sugar.
3. cut pitas into triangles or any shape your kids enjoy!
4. lay pita in a single layer onto a baking sheet. you man need two baking sheets.
5. gently brush oil over each pita
6. dust each pita with cinnamon sugar mixture
7. bake for 10-12 minutes or until pita looks golden in color
8. let cool. they last about 3-4 days in an airtight container (if you have any left over!).