The 4 Best Brands of Store-Bought Hummus
The humble but nutritious chickpea may not be a favourite in your house, but it becomes infinitely more popular once it's puréed and mixed with tahini and garlic. Hummus is a great way to get more legumes into your diet, says Ancaster, Ont.-based registered dietitian Shannon Crocker. "Used as a dip, hummus is lower in fat and calories compared to most creamy dips made with mayonnaise, cheese or sour cream." Here's how four brands fared with the Shouldice family (mom Jenn, dad Pete, Hannah, 9, Amy, 7 and Gregory, 5) of Toronto.
Fontaine Santé Hummus
Family says: "It is really, really rich. I would take it to school. It was perfect," raved Amy. Gregory, who is not a hummus fan said, "If I liked chickpeas or hummus, I'd eat this one because it is good. But I don't like them much so I want Ranch dip." Jenn thought it had a mild, pleasant flavour with a slightly grainy texture. "I could easily go with this one since the kids liked it."
Nutritional Info: Per 2 tbsp (30 g) 70 calories, 5 g fat (0.3 g saturated, 0 g trans), 0 mg cholesterol, 115 mg sodium, 6 g carbs, 2 g fibre, 0g sugars, 2 g protein, 0% vitamin A, 2% vitamin C, 2 % calcium, 2% iron.
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