Toasted Walnut Hummus
Servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup California walnuts
- 3 tablespoons walnut oil
- 1 garlic clove quartered
- 1-14 oz. can chickpeas or garbanzo beans drained and rinsed
- 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/2 cup Orange juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- 1 Toast walnuts in 350°F oven for 8 minutes or until golden brown. Cool to room temperature.2 Combine toasted walnuts with oil and garlic and puree in food processor or blender until smooth.3 Add chickpeas, orange zest, orange juice, salt and pepper and continue to blend to an even, smooth consistency. Adjust seasoning if necessary.4 Serve hummus in small serving bowl alongside toasted pita bread or with a variety of colorful raw vegetables.
- Source: California Walnut Board
My father is allergic to sesame seeds, so classic hummus with tahini is out of the question, so I tried this recipe which substitutes the tahini with walnuts and walnut oil. I tried a little of the orange juice and decided I prefer the classic lemon flavor, so I used lemon juice, otherwise I kept it all the same and we all love it. I would make it again even if my father is not in town.