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Quick Creamy Lebanese Hummus Recipe with Olive Oil and Pine Nuts

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A quick and creamy Lebanese hummus recipe featuring smooth chickpeas, rich olive oil, and toasted pine nuts for a delightful crunch. Perfect for entertaining or a satisfying snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) tahini
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 2–3 tablespoons cold water
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

Instructions

  1. Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly. For ultra-smooth hummus, pinch and remove the skins from each chickpea (optional).
  2. Heat a dry nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add pine nuts and stir frequently until golden and fragrant. Remove immediately and set aside to cool.
  3. In a food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, and salt. Pulse a few times to start breaking down the chickpeas.
  4. With the processor running, slowly stream in 1/4 cup olive oil. Add cold water one tablespoon at a time until the hummus reaches a smooth, creamy consistency. Stop and scrape the sides as needed.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, lemon juice, or garlic if desired. Blend briefly to combine.
  6. Spoon hummus into a serving bowl. Create a shallow well in the center, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, and sprinkle toasted pine nuts on top. Optionally, dust with paprika or chopped fresh parsley.

Notes

Peeling chickpeas improves creaminess but is optional. Add olive oil slowly while blending for silky texture. Toast pine nuts on medium-low heat and stir constantly to avoid burning. If hummus is too thick, add more cold water or olive oil gradually. Store in airtight container in fridge up to 4 days; add pine nuts fresh before serving.

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Keywords: hummus, Lebanese hummus, creamy hummus, pine nuts, olive oil, quick hummus, vegan dip, gluten-free dip

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