Toasted Pine Nut & Garlic Hummus

Ingredients

• ¼ cup Fisher® Chef’s Naturals Pine Nuts, toasted
• 2 cups canned garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/3 cup tahini
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, halved
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch paprika
• 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
• ½ cup water (optional)
• Hot sauce (optional)
• Sliced vegetables (cucumbers, red peppers, grape tomatoes, carrots, etc.)
• Toasted pita bread

Directions

1. Place pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium-low heat, tossing frequently until lightly toasted (about 2-3 minutes). Set aside.
2. Place the garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon juice, salt, garlic and hot sauce (if desired) in a food processor. Blend until smooth, adding water as needed until reaching the desired consistency. Transfer mixture into a serving bowl.
3. Drizzle olive oil over the mixture. Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts, paprika and parsley. Serve with fresh vegetables (cucumber rounds, red peppers, grape tomatoes, carrots) and/or toasted pita bread.