Description
This creamy and flavorful Pistachio Hummus is a delightful twist on the classic Middle Eastern dip, blending roasted salted pistachios with garbanzo beans, tahini, and spices. Ready in just 10 minutes, it's perfect as a healthy snack, appetizer, or party dip, garnished with fresh parsley and extra pistachios for texture.
Ingredients
Hummus Ingredients
- ¾ cup roasted and salted pistachios
- 2 (15-ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained (reserve the liquid from 1 can)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons tahini (or more to taste)
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 heaping cup of ice
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- Crushed pistachios (optional, for added texture)
Instructions
- Combine pistachios and liquids: In a food processor, add the roasted salted pistachios, the reserved liquid from one can of garbanzo beans, and olive oil. Blend on high speed for 1 minute until the mixture becomes smooth.
- Add remaining ingredients: To the smoothie base, add the drained garbanzo beans, cumin, tahini, lemon juice, garlic cloves, and ice. Blend for 1 to 2 minutes, pausing occasionally to scrape down the sides to ensure everything is evenly incorporated and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning or tahini quantity as desired.
- Serve and garnish: Transfer the pistachio hummus to a serving dish. Garnish with chopped parsley and a sprinkle of crushed pistachios to enhance both flavor and texture. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later use.
Notes
- Reserve the liquid from one can of garbanzo beans to help achieve a creamy consistency without using water.
- Adjust the amount of tahini to your taste preference for creaminess and flavor.
- If you prefer a smoother hummus, blend for a longer time until the desired texture is reached.
- This hummus can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Roasted salted pistachios add a savory flavor, but you can use unsalted if you want to control saltiness better.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
