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Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 0 minutes
Total time: 5 minutes
Number of Servings: 16
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup low-fat sour cream
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoon oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 Tablespoons or more cilantro, chopped
Directions
- For a smooth dip, place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. OR for a chunky dip, mash beans well with a fork or potato masher then stir in remaining ingredients.
- Add additional liquid as needed for desired consistency.
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Notes:
- Serve with fresh vegetables or tortilla chips.
- Freeze extra lemon juice to use later.
- Cook your own dry beans. One can (15 ounces) is about 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 cups drained beans.
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