Walnut Hummus Recipe

Name: Walnut Hummus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons juice, from 1 to 2 lemons; 1/4 cup water; 3/4 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling; 1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1 garlic clove, cut into chunks; 1/2 teaspoon table salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves, minced

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons juice, from 1 to 2 lemons
1/4 cup water
3/4 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 garlic clove, cut into chunks
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves, minced

1
Combine lemon juice and water in small bowl or measuring cup and set aside.
2
Process walnuts in food processor until they have a sandy texture.
3
Process chickpeas, garlic, salt, cumin, and cayenne in food processor until almost fully ground, about 15 seconds.
4
Scrape down bowl with rubber spatula.
5
With machine running, add lemon juice-water mixture in steady stream through feed tube.
6
Scrape down bowl and continue to process for 1 minute. With machine running, add oil in steady stream through feed tube.
7
Continue to process until hummus is smooth and creamy, about 15 seconds, scraping down bowl as needed.
8
Transfer hummus to serving bowl, sprinkle with parsely, cover with plastic wrap, and let stand until flavors meld, at least 30 minutes.
9
Drizzle with olive oil and serve.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons juice, from 1 to 2 lemons, 1/4 cup water, 3/4 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling, and more.

Yes, Walnut 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.

Walnut Hummus

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