Low Fat Hummus
The base of this recipe uses cottage cheese combined with the chickpeas. There is tahini added in to give it the classic hummus flavor. Less tahini is used in this low fat hummus recipe than in classic hummus, which helps cut down on the calories. Serve it up with fresh and crispy vegetables like celery, cherry tomatoes and strips of red bell pepper for a healthy, diet-friendly treat. Or make some homemade pita bread to dunk away!
The texture of this hummus is quite similar to the classic version. The flavor is similar too. Is cottage cheese used as an ingredient in classic hummus? Nope. The purpose of it here is to extend the recipe into a larger portion without adding a lot of calories. The food processor will take away any visual that cottage cheese is even there. It’s a great, lower fat version of this favorite appetizer!
About olive oil:
Olive oil is sometimes added to hummus (drizzled on top). It’s totally optional, and of course you should leave it out if you are going for a low fat snack.
If you are looking for alternative hummus recipes, you may wish to try Roasted Red Pepper Hummus (my favorite). Roasted Butternut Squash Hummus is another good one to try- especially in the fall months. If you want to try a sweeter version of hummus, make Apple Spice Hummus and serve with fresh apple slices.
