Pimento cheese hummus Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup canned chick peas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (I used Cabot Extra Sharp)
- 1/2 cup jarred roasted red peppers (packed in water not oil), patted dry and coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 370g | |
| Calories 746 | |
| Calories from Fat 353 | 47% |
| Total Fat 40.25g | 50% |
| Saturated Fat 24.13g | 97% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 119mg | 40% |
| Sodium 2001mg | 83% |
| Potassium 555mg | 16% |
| Total Carbs 57.32g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.8g | 36% |
| Sugars 1.01g | 1% |
| Protein 40.15g | 64% |
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