Pine Nut Hummus Recipe

Name: Pine Nut Hummus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 garlic cloves; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed well (chick-peas beans are the same thing); 2/3 cup well stirred tahini (I like Joyva brand); 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (or to taste); 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup water; 3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted lightly; 1 1/2 tablespoons cumin (or to taste); 3 -4 dashes hot sauce (tobasco or your favorite brand); 1 -2 head cilantro, chopped

Servings: persons

10 garlic cloves
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed well (chick-peas beans are the same thing)
2/3 cup well stirred tahini (I like Joyva brand)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (or to taste)
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted lightly
1 1/2 tablespoons cumin (or to taste)
3 -4 dashes hot sauce (tobasco or your favorite brand)
1 -2 head cilantro, chopped

1
On a cutting board mince and mash the garlic to a paste with the salt.
2
In a food processor puree the garbanzo/chickpeas with the garlic paste, the tahini, the lemon juice, the oil, and water, scraping down the sides, until the hummus is smooth. Add salt or more lemon juice to taste.
3
Add water if necessary, to thin the hummus to the desired consistency (it should not be too thick).
4
Add dashes of hot sauce, 1 cup coarsely chopped cilantro and 2 tablespoons pine nuts. Pulse the processor a few times to incorporate the nuts and cilantro.
5
Taste, and adjust seasoning to your taste.
6
Transfer hummus to a serving bowl, garnish with remaining whole pine nuts and chopped cilantro. Serve hummus with veggies, pita bread, naan etc.

676

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed well (chick-peas beans are the same thing), 2/3 cup well stirred tahini (I like Joyva brand), and more.

Yes, Pine Nut Hummus 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pine Nut Hummus

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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