Toasted Pine Nut Hummus
This Toasted Pine Nut Hummus is a smooth, creamy dip made with chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and freshly toasted pine nuts blended until rich and flavorful.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes, stirring often, until golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas. For extra smooth hummus, remove the skins by gently rubbing the chickpeas in a clean towel.
- In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, cumin, and the cooled pine nuts. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Add 2–4 tablespoons of cold water, one tablespoon at a time, and blend again until the hummus reaches your desired consistency.
- Spoon the hummus into a serving bowl. Top with additional pine nuts, pomegranate arils and chopped parsley. Drizzle with a little olive oil if desired.
Nutrition
Notes
- Toast the pine nuts gently: Stir constantly and remove from heat as soon as they’re golden to prevent bitterness.
- Remove chickpea skins: Taking off the skins creates a noticeably smoother hummus texture.
- Use cold water: Blending with cold water helps the hummus become lighter and creamier.
- Adjust consistency slowly: Add water one tablespoon at a time so the hummus doesn’t become too thin.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve with warm Sourdough Flatbread, fresh vegetables, or alongside Greek Flatbreads for a Mediterranean-style spread.
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