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quinoa hummus

Quinoa “Hummus”

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Servings

1 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • ½ cup pine nuts
  • 2 garlic cloves crushed
  • Juice of 1 lemon 2 - 3 tablespoons
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon parsley finely chopped, for garnish
  • Paprika for garnish

Instructions

  • Place quinoa and pine nuts into the bowl of a food processor fitted with the “S” blade. Process until just blended.
  • Add remaining ingredients; continue to blend. Scrape down the sides and blend again, for approximately 30 seconds. Do not over-blend or the mixture will become gummy.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with olive oil and chopped parsley; sprinkle with paprika. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. 
  • Recipe reprinted from Perfect for Pesach: Passover recipes you'll want to make all year by Naomi Nachman (Mesorah Publications 2017).