White Bean Spread. Zero Saturated Fat

by Margaret Pfeiffer, R.D.
From DietWatch

Ingredients

• 1 can Navy or Great Northern or cannellini
• 1-1/2 teaspoons tahini (ground sesame seeds)
• 1/2 teaspoon. garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Method

Mash all ingredients on a plate using a fork until smooth. Add water a tablespoon at a time to thin if desired. Scrape into a bowl to serve Serve as a spread on warm whole wheat flour tortilla, pita bread, crackers or toast.

Yield: Serves 4

Per serving: (3 tablespoons): Calories 140; Fat 1.5 g; Saturated Fat 0 g; Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 480 mg; Carbohydrate 23 g; Dietary Fiber 6 g; Sugar 2 g; Protein 9 g; Vitamin A 0 RE's; Vitamin C 1.2 mg; Calcium 60 mg; Iron 1.8 mg. This recipe is 9.6% fat.