Toasty Walnut Hummus

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Toasty Walnut Hummus

 

1/2 cup california walnuts

3 tbsps. walnut oil or olive

1 garlic clove, quartered

1 can, 14 ozs. garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed

1/2 tsp. orange zest

1/4 cup orange juice

1 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. black pepper

6 6-inch pita bread, cut into eighths, toasted

 

Toast walnuts in 350 degree oven for 8 minutes or until golden brown. Cool to

room temperature.

Combine toasted walnuts with oil and garlic and puree in food processor or

blender until smooth. Add garbanzo beans, orange zest, orange juice, salt and

pepper and continue to blend to an even, smooth consistency. Adjust seasoning if

necessary.

Variations:

Serve hummus in small serving bowl alongside toasted pita bread or with

crudites.

Can use leftover hummus as bread spread in a sandwich. It can also be served

with tabboulleh and grilled or roasted vegetables for a complete vegetarian

meal.

Makes about 2 cups.