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

  • Servings: 8
  • Prep Time: 5m
  • Cook Time: 8m
3.77780008316 stars
Low Calorie Vegetarian Quick Chef Collection
Ingredients

½ cup California walnuts

3 tablespoons walnut oil

1 garlic clove, quartered

1-14 oz. can chickpeas or garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed

½ teaspoon orange zest

¼ cup orange juice

1 teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

Directions
  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.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 143
  • Total Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Sodium: 403 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 10 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 3 g