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Creamy Homemade Hummus from Scratch with Toasted Pine Nuts

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A quick and easy homemade hummus recipe featuring creamy chickpeas blended with tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and topped with toasted pine nuts for a nutty crunch. Perfect for snacks or entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas (or one 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed)
  • ¼ cup tahini, well-stirred
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
  • ¾ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 3–4 tablespoons cold water, to adjust texture
  • ¼ cup pine nuts, toasted until golden
  • Optional garnish: paprika or freshly chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently for 3-5 minutes until golden brown and fragrant. Remove immediately to cool.
  2. If using canned chickpeas, drain and rinse well under cold water. If using dried chickpeas, soak overnight and cook until tender (about 1.5 hours).
  3. In a food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin (if using), and salt. Pulse for 1-2 minutes until the mixture starts to come together.
  4. With the processor running, slowly add cold water tablespoon by tablespoon until the hummus reaches a smooth, spreadable creaminess.
  5. Pause to taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, lemon juice, or garlic if desired.
  6. Transfer hummus to a serving bowl. Drizzle with extra olive oil, sprinkle toasted pine nuts on top, and add a dusting of paprika or chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

Toast pine nuts gently over medium heat and watch carefully to avoid burning. Use cold water when blending to achieve a silky smooth texture. Scrape down the sides of the processor bowl during blending for even consistency. Adjust seasoning to taste. Store hummus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; add pine nuts just before serving to keep them crunchy.

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