Classic Hummus with Toasted Pine Nuts

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Passed down from my Syrian grandmother, this classic hummus with toasted pine nuts is the best you’ll ever make! Your family will love this creamy chickpea dip made with lemon, garlic, and tahini.

From the minute I could reach the kitchen counter, I have been watching the women in my family prepare traditional Middle Eastern dishes. This recipe is in honor of those women who taught me the art of balancing lemon and garlic to maximize flavor. My family recipe for Classic 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 the Toasted Pine Nut

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 Classic Hummus with Toasted Pine Nuts

Start your Classic 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 Classic 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.

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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.

No fork required.