Hummus With Pine Nuts Turkish-Style Recipe

Name: Hummus With Pine Nuts Turkish-Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Chickpea puree; 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained (*reserve* some of the liquid); 3 -5 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 teaspoon cumin seed, lightly toasted then crushed with pestle and mortar; 1 lemon, juice of; 1/4 cup tahini; salt; fresh ground black pepper; Garnish; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 cup pine nuts (NO substitution); 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

Chickpea puree
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained (*reserve* some of the liquid)
3 -5 garlic cloves, peeled
1 teaspoon cumin seed, lightly toasted then crushed with pestle and mortar
1 lemon, juice of
1/4 cup tahini
salt
fresh ground black pepper
Garnish
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup pine nuts (NO substitution)
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1
Toast the cumin seeds and crush lightly.
2
In a food processor or blender combine all the garbanzo bean puree ingredients. Blend until smooth; tasting and adding more lemon juice to preference. If too thick to process effectively, add some of the reserved garbanzo bean liquid, about 1 tablespoon at a time. Adjust other seasonings, too if necessary.
3
Transfer hummus to serving bowl or platter.
4
In a small saute pan, heat up the olive oil and saute the pine nuts over medium heat for about 3-5 minutes or until golden; stirring constantly. Be careful not to burn!
5
Sprinkle pine nuts with the cayenne, and cook an additional 1-2 minutes; stirring often.
6
Garnish the hummous with the pine nut mixture including any olive oil left in the pan. Serve with pita bread to scoop up the dip.

400

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Chickpea puree, 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained (*reserve* some of the liquid), 3 -5 garlic cloves, peeled, 1 teaspoon cumin seed, lightly toasted then crushed with pestle and mortar, and more.

Yes, Hummus With Pine Nuts Turkish-Style falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Hummus With Pine Nuts Turkish-Style

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