My Great Aunt Vive's recipe, this is the best hummus you'll ever make! Your family will love this creamy chickpea dip made with lemon, garlic, and tahini.
If I had to pinpoint the recipe that started it all, my Great Aunt Vieve's Lebanese hummus with toasted pine nuts would be the answer. From the minute I could reach the kitchen counter, I have been watching the women in my family prepare traditional Middle Eastern dishes.
This hummus recipe is in honor of my Great Aunt Vieve who taught me the art of balancing lemon and garlic to maximize flavor. Her hummus recipe is quite simple but the end result is nothing you will find at the deli counter or in Costco's cooler. It is all about the garnish, my friends.
Have you ever eaten toasted pine nuts? By taking a few minutes to toast nuts in a dry pan or bake 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.
Frequently asked questions:
What is Hummus served with?
It is served as a dip with thin, flat pita bread.
What can you enjoy hummus with?
Hummus can be enjoyed with Pita bread, Homemade pita chips, or seasonal veggies. It's also good if you wrap it in a pita with tomatoes and raw onions.
How long does fresh hummus last in the fridge?
About a week
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 will think twice before spending top dollar on the tiny store-bought containers once you taste how delicious and easy it is to make at home.
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📖 Recipe
Homemade Lebanese Hummus with Pine Nuts
Ingredients
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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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!
OHHH good idea!!
Thank you so much !
I hope you love it!
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!
I'm so glad you enjoyed it Thomas!! It's a family recipe!!
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!
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!
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!
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. :)