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