Garlic Pesto Pea Hummus

The word is out, hummus is no longer just for health nuts. This versatile, healthy spread is packed with protein and easy to whip up.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 (15-ounce) can DEL MONTE® 50% Less Salt Sweet Peas, drained
1/4 cup chopped sweet white onion
1 clove garlic
3 tablespoons prepared pesto
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Pita wedges or pita chips for accompaniment

Cooking Directions:

1. Combine ingredients in food processor. Process until smooth.
   
2. Serve with pita wedges or pita chips.
   

Makes 8 servings.

Nutritional Information Per serving (1/8 of recipe): Calories 25; Protein 1 gm; Carbohydrate 4 gm; Total fat 0.3 gm (Sat. fat .10 gm); Cholesterol 0.2 mg; Sodium 83 mg; Fiber 1 gm.

Recipe courtesy of Del Monte Foods; through Coburn Communication, Inc.