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Lebanese Hummus with Toasted Pine Nuts

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A centerpiece of every party, this Lebanese hummus with toasted pine nuts passed down from my Lebanese grandmother, is the best you’ll ever make!

Lebanese Hummus on a plate


From the minute I could reach the kitchen counter, I have been watching the women in my family prepare traditional Middle Eastern dishes including my Middle Eastern Syrian Salad, Lebanese Meat Stuffed Grape Leaves, Stuffed Kousa, and Shish Tawook Chicken. This recipe honors those women who taught me the art of balancing lemon and garlic to maximize flavor. My family recipe for Lebanese Hummus with Toasted Pine Nuts is quite simple, but the end result is nothing you will find at a store. It is all about the garnish, my friends.

Secret of Toasted Pine Nuts

Have you ever eaten toasted pine nuts? By taking a few minutes to toast nuts in a dry skillet or bake in the oven at 350 for 10 minutes, you will experience a warm, buttery aroma that is second to none. Toasting helps release the natural oils in the nuts which gives them a deep, rich flavor that will make any dish stand out, but it especially enhances the flavor of hummus!

How to Make Lebanese Hummus with Toasted Pine Nuts

Start your Lebanese Hummus with Toasted Pine Nuts by draining and rinsing your chickpeas.

Next, you’ll add the chickpeas to a food processor.

Add the garlic cloves and tahini on top of the chickpeas.

Next, you’ll add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

Add the olive oil, and season with some salt and pepper.

Last you’ll add the ice water, and puree until smooth, adding more water if you want a thinner consistency.

To serve, spread the hummus out on a platter.

Take your freshly chopped parsley and toasted pine nuts and sprinkle them over the top.

Finish with a drizzle of olive oil around the top.

Dipping into classic hummus with toasted pine nuts.

Enjoy your Lebanese Hummus with Toasted Pine Nuts with pita bread, pita chips, or carrots and celery!

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is hummus good to eat with?

You can serve hummus with all sorts of things, but my favorites are pita bread or chips, veggies, pretzels, or making deviled eggs with it!

How do you store toasted pine nuts?

Keep them at room temperature in an airtight container, but they do go rancid quicker than regular pine nuts, so make sure you use them within a week.

How long does homemade hummus last?

In an airtight container, hummus will keep in the fridge for about a week.
Classic hummus with toasted pine nuts.

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Liz eating classic hummus with toasted pine nuts.

By letting the food processor do all of the work, you can have this healthy dish on the table in less than 5 minutes. No matter how you decide to serve it, I can guarantee you and your family will love it.

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Lebanese Hummus with Toasted Pine Nuts

4.30 stars average
Liz Della Croce
A centerpiece of every party, this Lebanese hummus with toasted pine nuts passed down from my Syrian grandmother, is the best you'll ever make!
PREP: 10 minutes
TOTAL: 10 minutes
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Servings16

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Ingredients
 

  • 16 ounces canned chick peas (drained and rinsed)
  • ¼ cup lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons ice water
  • ¼ cup parsley (finely minced for garnish)
  • ¼ cup pine nuts (toasted in ghee for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients in a food processor and puree until smooth. Check for seasoning and add more garlic, lemon or salt as desired. To serve, spread on to platter and top with toasted pine nuts and fresh parsley. It can be stored in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

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Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.2g | Protein: 1.8g | Fat: 4.6g | Saturated Fat: 0.7g | Sodium: 154mg | Fiber: 1.4g

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11 responses to “Lebanese Hummus with Toasted Pine Nuts”

  1. Althea Avatar
    Althea

    Love, love, love this Hummus recipe. It has a fresh & vibrant taste.

  2. Reema Avatar
    Reema

    Liz, my parents taught me to make hummus just as you described but to warm up the chickpeas with the juice from the can and then use that juice instead of the water. It turns out beautifully every time! Thank you for posting authentic hummus!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      OHHH good idea!!

  3. 2pots2cook Avatar
    2pots2cook

    Thank you so much !

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      I hope you love it!

  4. Thomas Mitchell Avatar
    Thomas Mitchell

    Hands down the best hummus I’ve ever had or made. Simple as can be.
    I added some chili paste to it to give it a kick. This will be appearing often at my house, work and family holiday parties. Thanks for the recipe!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it Thomas!! It’s a family recipe!!

  5. Millie// addalittle Avatar
    Millie// addalittle

    I’m going to make this this weekend!
    Just wondering, I know tahini is pretty essential for a good hummus, but is there anything I can sub it with?
    Thanks!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Hmm…that’s a tough one. Hummus really isn’t hummus without it but there are lots of delicious bean dips that don’t require it! You could just use olive oil and it would still be a tasty bean dip!

  6. Audra | The Baker Chick Avatar
    Audra | The Baker Chick

    Hey Liz! I also grew up with Middle Eastern family and this sounds very similar to the delicious recipes I grew up with! Toasted pine nuts and parsley are a must!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      No way – I’m so glad you told me Audra!! I think I remember you mentioning that on Facebook come to think of it!! Yum love toasted pine nuts. :)