Hummus with Almonds
Created by NELady on May 23, 2023
- Servings: 4-6
- Prep Time: 10m
- Cook Time: 0m
- Recipe #40701
Ingredients
- 15 ounces chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup almonds, blanched and peeled
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons tahini (sesame paste)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt, to taste
- Water (as needed for desired consistency)
- Optional toppings: drizzle of olive oil, sprinkle of paprika, chopped parsley
How to Make
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Step 1: In a food processor or blender, add the drained and rinsed chickpeas, almonds, garlic cloves, lemon juice, tahini, olive oil, cumin, and a pinch of salt.
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Step 2: Blend the mixture until it starts to come together, pausing occasionally to scrape down the sides of the container.
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Step 3: Gradually add water, a tablespoon at a time, while blending until you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency. Continue to blend until all the ingredients are well combined.
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Step 4: Taste the hummus and adjust the seasoning by adding more salt if needed.
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Step 5: If desired, transfer the hummus to a serving bowl. You can drizzle a little olive oil over the top, sprinkle with a pinch of paprika, and garnish with chopped parsley for added flavor and presentation.
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Step 6: Serve the almond hummus with pita bread, fresh vegetables, or your favorite dippers.
Nutritional Facts
- Serving Size: 1 (154.1 g)
- Calories 447.3
- Total Fat - 30.5 g
- Saturated Fat - 4 g
- Cholesterol - 19.1 mg
- Sodium - 389.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 7.9 g
- Dietary Fiber - 3.2 g
- Sugars - 1.1 g
- Protein - 37.1 g
- Calcium - 111.7 mg
- Iron - 2.7 mg
- Vitamin C - 5.8 mg
- Thiamin - 0.2 mg