Spicy Harissa Hummus

Serves about 4.
Prep time: About 10 minutes

Ingredients:

1 3/4 cup cooked chick peas*
1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon vegetable broth
3 tablespoons high quality extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 – 3 tablespoons spicy harissa sauce (I used Mina brand)
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
Cracked black pepper

For the toppings:

Olive oil
Pine nuts
Chopped cilantro
Sliced red sweet peppers

*I used dry chick peas that I had boiled and let sit for 2 hours. You can sub in canned if you have them.
*I used about 3 tablespoons, but add more or less depending on taste

Directions:

In the bowl of a food processor, add the chick peas, vegetable broth, olive oil, lemon juice, harissa, garlic salt and pepper. Pulse until mixture is smooth and looks like a paste, about 3 – 4 minutes. If needed, add additional broth to thin it out and salt and pepper for taste.
Pour the hummus into a bowl and garnish with olive oil, pine nuts, cilantro and sliced peppers. Add cracked pepper and serve with fresh vegetables or chips. I used my favorite Food Should Taste Good sweet potato tortilla chips!

Nutritional information per serving (about 3 tablespoons):

Calories: 186.5
Fat: 9.2 grams
Carbohydrates: 15 grams
Fiber: 1.45 grams
Protein: 5.25 grams
Weight Watchers points: 4