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Silky Hummus with Toasted Pine Nuts

Creamy homemade hummus blended with tahini and lemon, finished with a drizzle of olive oil and toasted pine nuts for crunch.

Ingredients

  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed about 1.5 cups
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 for blending, 1 for drizzle
  • 3-4 tbsp ice water to thin
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted
  • 1 pinch paprika and chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, blend tahini and lemon juice for 1 minute until pale and creamy.
  2. Add chickpeas, garlic, cumin, salt, and 1 tbsp olive oil; blend 2 minutes, scraping down the sides.
  3. With the machine running, drizzle in ice water 1 tablespoon at a time until light and smooth.
  4. Spread onto a plate, drizzle with the remaining olive oil, and top with toasted pine nuts, paprika, and parsley.