Super Sesame Hummus Recipe

Name: Super Sesame Hummus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup raw sesame seeds (white or black); 1 (29 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; ¼ cup sesame tahini; 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 garlic clove, roughly chopped; 1 lemon, juice and zest of; salt; 2 tablespoons water; 4 whole wheat pita bread, cut into eighths; olive oil, for drizzling

Servings: persons

¼ cup raw sesame seeds (white or black)
1 (29 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
¼ cup sesame tahini
3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, roughly chopped
1 lemon, juice and zest of
salt
2 tablespoons water
4 whole wheat pita bread, cut into eighths
olive oil, for drizzling

1
In a small saute pan, toast the sesame seeds over medium heat, shaking constantly, for 30 seconds.
2
Remove to a bowl to cool.
3
Reserve 1/2 teaspoons.
4
Add the rest of the sesame seeds, the chickpeas, the tahini, the sesame oil, the olive oil, the garlic, the lemon zest and juice and salt to taste to the food processor.
5
Puree until very smooth.
6
Add the water as needed to obtain the smooth, thick, desired texture.
7
Top with a drizzle of toasted sesame oil, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and any remaining toasted sesame seeds.
8
Meanwhile, spread pita pieces in one layer on a baking sheet.
9
Drizzle lightly with olive oul and sprinkle lightly with salt.
10
Bake in preheated 350F oven 10 minutes until lightly golden and crispy.
11
Serve with hummus.

423

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup raw sesame seeds (white or black), 1 (29 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed, ¼ cup sesame tahini, 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil, and more.

Yes, Super Sesame 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.

Super Sesame Hummus

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