I got these recipes from The New U Clinic, my bariatric center. I have not tried any of them, but the RN said that the middle one is her favorite!!!

Hummus

1 can garbonzo Beans

1 tsp. Peanut Butter

1 T. lemon juice

salt to taste

1-2 cloves garlic

1 tsp. cumin

Drain beans, reserving liquid. Place drained beans and remaining ingredients in blender. Blend until smooth, adding small amount of reserved liquid from bean, if needed.

Black Bean Hummus

1 can garbonzo beans, drained and rinsed

1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

1-2 cloves garlic

2-4 T. cilantro

Juice of 1 lemon

salt and pepper to taste

Dash of Tabasco sauce

2 T. cumin

1 T. fresh parsley

Place all ingredients into a food processor or blender and whiz until fairly smooth. Enjoy!!!

Red Pepper Hummus

2 c. cooked chickpeas( garbonzo beans)

1/2 c. roasted red pepper

1/2 c. chopped fresh parsley

1/4 c. lemon juice

1 T. peanut butter

3 cloves garlic

1 t. salt

Combine all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor or blender. Process until smooth. Serve with fresh vegetables.

This sounds really good. I can't wait to try it.