Warm Hummus With Pine Nuts

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Ingredients

  • 2 14.5-oz cans of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 3-4 tablespoons olive oil
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 5 tablespoons thick Greek full fat yoghurt
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 1/2 tablespoon butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Using a food processor, blend chickpeas, cumin seeds, garlic, olive oil and lemon juice into a thick paste.
  3. Add the tahini and continue to process until the mixture is smooth.
  4. Add yoghurt and process until texture is creamy. Season with salt and pepper and put in ovenproof dish.
  5. Dry roast the pine nuts in a saute pan just until they begin to brown. Add butter and stir until nuts are well coated and butter is totally melted.
  6. Pour the pine nuts / butter mixture over the hummus and bake for approximately 20 minutes. The hummus will rise a little.
  7. Serve immediately with chunks of pita bread or pita chips.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

893 kcal 45% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.7g 23% DV
Total Fat 82.1g 100% DV
Carbs 33.9g 12% DV
Fiber 7.2g 26% DV
Sugar 1.9g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9917mg 100% DV
Potassium 496.5mg 11% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 4.5mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 147mg 11% DV
Iron 4.7mg 26% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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