Olive and White Bean Hummus

PREP TIME: 15 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 15 MINUTES MAKES 8 SERVINGS (½ CUP EACH) MUFA: OLIVES, TAHINI

Serve this naturally gluten-free, high-protein snack on cucumber slices topped with a little chopped fresh mint.

1 can (15½–19 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

40 kalamata olives, pitted and chopped

½ cup tahini

¼ cup lemon juice

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 cloves garlic

½ teaspoon ground cumin

¼ teaspoon salt

In a food processor, combine the beans, olives, tahini, lemon juice, oil, garlic, cumin, and salt. Pulse until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the hummus reaches the desired consistency.

Nutrition per serving: 207 calories, 4 g protein, 11 g carbohydrates, 17 g total fat, 2 g saturated fat, 2 g fiber, 435 mg sodium

Serve with 4 ounces gluten-free corn tortilla chips (140), 1 large carrot cut into sticks (30), and 1 cup grape tomatoes (30).
TOTAL MEAL: 407 calories