Toasted Pine Nut and Garlic Hummus
Toasted pine nut and garlic hummus is just plain awesome. It can be used as a dip, sandwich topping, salad dressing, spread, and everything in between. It's soooo much better than store-bought, easy to customize, and only takes a couple of minutes to make. Try it out and thank me later.
Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil, plus some for drizzling
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
- salt to taste
- paprika for garnish
- water as needed for thinning
Instructions
- If you don't have roasted pine nuts you can preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the pine nuts on a baking sheet and roast for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown. Set aside to cool.
- In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth.
- If the hummus is too thick, add water a tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
- Add most of the toasted pine nuts to the hummus and pulse a few times to incorporate, leaving some texture.
- Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with the remaining pine nuts. Serve with fresh vegetables, pita bread, or as desired.