Gail McQueenProfessional Home Economist |
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© Gail McQueen 2010. Contact Gail for reprint rights.
Delicious and pretty much guilt free. High in folate, soluble and insoluble fibre; low in fat and a low glycemic index.
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19 oz (540 mL) can chickpeas. drained and rinsed |
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1/2 cup |
plain yogurt |
125 mL |
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1 cup |
diced English cucumber |
250 mL |
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1/2 cup |
diced sweet red pepper |
125 mL |
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2 tsp |
*fresh dill weed |
10 mL |
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1 |
clove garlic, minced |
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1/4 cup |
chopped fresh parsley |
60 mL |
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salt and freshly ground pepper to taste |
Combine all ingredients. Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Season with salt and pepper if desired. Serve on a bed of lettuce, or in a pita.
Enjoy.
* Use 1 tsp dry dill weed if fresh is not available.
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