Grammie Vee’s Pine Nut Hummus
The nutrition facts for 1 tablespoon were designed at Calorie Count!
Ingredients:
2 cups chickpeas, drained and rinsed, or soaked if using
dried
3 tablespoons of tahini
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted and finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1 clove of garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 t crushed red pepper
3 tablespoons of plain yogurt
1 teaspoon parsley or cilantro, finely chopped (plus more
for garnish)
1 T (2 sprigs) of fresh mint
2 tablespoons water (or enough water to reach your favorite
hummus consistency)
Directions:
In a blender or food processor, blend the chickpeas.
Add tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, toasted pine nuts,
cumin, garlic, salt, red pepper flakes, and water until the ingredients form a
paste-like consistency.
Pour the mixture into a large bowl and add the yogurt, parsley, mint, and water, mixing well.
Garnish with any remaining parsley or cilantro.
Cover and refrigerate about an hour.
