Toasted Walnut Hummus

This citrusy, nutty hummus makes a great dip and spread. Try spreading Toasted Walnut Hummus on panini made with grilled vegetables for a healthy, vegetarian sandwich.

Prep: 5 min | Cook: 8 min | Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup California walnuts
• 3 tablespoons walnut oil
• 1 garlic clove, quartered
• 1 14-ounce can chickpeas or garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Toast walnuts at 350 degrees F 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.

Nutrition

Per serving: 143 Calories at 10g Saturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 403mg Carbohydrates 10g Dietary Fiber 2g Protein 3g

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: California Walnuts
By Alisa Demarco