Walnut Spread (serves 10 at ~¼ cup each)

Servings: ½ legume, ½ nut/seed, ½ oil

168 calories, 8g carbohydrates, 4g protein, 12g fat per serving

• 15 oz can garbanzo beans
• > 2 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• > ¼ tsp sea salt
• 1 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves
• > ¼ tsp ground black pepper
• ¼ cup olive oil

Drain beans, reserving liquid. In food processor, combine ¼ cup reserved liquid with remaining ingredients. Cover and process, scraping down sides and adding liquid as needed to make a smooth mixture. Serve with raw baby carrots, cucumber sticks, or any veggie you like.