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- 1. Veggie Hummus Snack Cups
- Veggie + Hummus Cups
- VEGGIE HUMMUS SNACK CUPS
- 1.5 cups of hummus (this can be store bought or homemade)
- 1 cup chopped white meat chicken (I used an organic rotisserie)
- ¼ cup diced carrots
- 2 tbsp. blue cheese dressing
- 1 cup of raw cashews (soaked for 2-4 hours and drained)
- ½ cup water
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 tbsp. + 2tsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp. nutritional yeast
- 12 ounces of your favorite salsa (1.5 cups)
- Optional: fresh chopped onion and cilantro
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