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Joe's Pine Nut-Topped Hummus

Joe's Pine Nut-Topped Hummus is creamy and garlicky with a bright lift of lemon and warm notes of cumin, finished with buttery toasted pine nuts for crunch. The tahini adds a rich, nutty depth that pairs beautifully with the smooth chickpea base. Serve it as a shareable appetizer or snack with pita, crudités, or as part of a Mediterranean spread.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook5 mins
  • Serves6
  • DifficultyEasy
Joe's Pine Nut-Topped Hummus
  1. 1

    Warm a small skillet over medium heat. Toast the pine nuts in the skillet, stirring often, until fragrant and just starting to brown, 3 to 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Process the chickpeas, reserved liquid, lemon juice, 1/4 cup olive oil, tahini, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and crushed peppercorns in a food processor until smooth.

  3. 3

    Either stir the toasted pine nuts into the hummus or sprinkle them on top. Drizzle a little olive oil over the top before serving.

About This Recipe

Joe's Pine Nut Topped Hummus is an Israeli appetizer recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Garbanzo Beans, Garlic, and Ground Cumin. Each serving provides about 297.42 kcal.

Recipe Questions

What is Joe's Pine Nut-Topped Hummus?
It is an Israeli recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or side dish or snack.
What is Joe's Pine Nut-Topped Hummus made of?
The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Garbanzo Beans, Garlic, Ground Cumin, Lemon Juice. The full list of 10 is above.
How long does it take to make Joe's Pine Nut-Topped Hummus?
About 20 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 297.42 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Joe's Pine Nut-Topped Hummus easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 3 steps.

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