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Light Hummus Cream Sauce

Enjoy a creamy low-fat sauce over vegetables, rice or pasta.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Sauces and Spreads
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 100kcal
Author: Sue Gilmore

Ingredients

  • 15 ounce can of garbanzos including the liquid
  • 2 T lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 T tahini
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 T ground flaxseed
  • 2 tsp dillweed optional
  • 1 tsp turmeric optional
  • 2-3 T dried or fresh parsley for a garnish

Instructions

  • Add the first 4 ingredients to your blender. Process until smooth and creamy. Add salt, garlic powder and flaxseed. If you want a golden color for your sauce, add the turmeric in now. Whiz until all is well mixed.
  • Pour over cauliflower, broccoli or other vegetables. This is great on potatoes as well as rice or whole grain pasta. Serve immediately. Garnish your vegetables with some fresh or dried parsley or dill.