Ingredients

2 (15-oz.) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed

¼ c. Parmesan cheese, grated

¼ c. + 2 Tbsp. lemon juice

¼ c. water

2 Tbsp. roasted garlic (4 to 5 cloves)

2 Tbsp. olive oil

½ tsp. cayenne pepper

½ tsp. paprika

½ tsp. dried parsley

Directions

Pulse chickpeas in blender until they are partially mashed.

Add remaining ingredients and process until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add a drop or two of olive oil to thin the mixture to the preferred consistency.

Makes 20 servings. Each 2-Tbsp. serving has 80 calories, 3 g fat, 3 g protein, 11 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber and 110 mg sodium.