Easy & Healthy Appetizer!

As Dr. Murad always says, “Before there was medicine, there was food.”

This recipe is not only healthy, but its easy and delicious…two of our very favorite things. Featuring foods from Dr. Murad’s Food Pyramid, this no-cook recipe is sure to impress.

The garbanzo beans deliver an excellent source of cholesterol-free protein, while the lemon juice provides antioxidants. Garlic is a known immune-booster, perfect for fending off infections. Olive oil and tahini, which is made from ground sesame seeds, supply healthy fats to help maintain cellular water.

Dr. Murad’s Hummus

2 cups of cooked or canned garbanzo beans

1/3 c fresh lemon juice

1/4 c tahini

2 cloves garlic

2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/4 cup water

fresh parsley chopped (garnish)

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until very smooth. Add additional water if necessary. Garnish wtih chopped parsley. Makes four 1/2 cup servings. Serve with colorful raw vegetables, such as sliced red pepper, carrot sticks, broccoli florets, whole wheat crackers or whole wheat pita bread.

Enjoy!