Almond Hummus

Almond
AppetizerSnack
Gluten FreeVeganVegetarian
prep

15

mins
cook

20

mins
make

20

servings

INGREDIENTS

4 tablespoons
extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 cup
Fisher® Sliced Almonds, divided
1 small
red onion, finely chopped
2 cloves
garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon
dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon
kosher salt
1 can
(15 ounces) low-sodium chickpeas, rinsed
1 teaspoons
curry powder
1/8 teaspoon
cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons
tahini
1/4 teaspoon
lemon zest
1 tablespoon
lemon juice
1/2 cup
water

Food Safety Instruction

Wash Hands
Rub Produce
Wash Surface

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in medium skillet on low heat. Add ¾ cup Fisher® Almonds, onions, garlic, oregano and salt. Cook and stir 5-8 minutes or until onions are softened. Stir in chickpeas, curry and cayenne. Cook and stir on medium heat 10-12 minutes or until chickpeas break apart easily when pressed with a spoon.
  2. Transfer mixture to food processor. Add tahini, lemon zest and juice, and the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Process until smooth. With motor running, add water a few tablespoons at a time until the desired consistency is reached. Season with additional salt, if desired.
  3. Spoon into serving bowl and top with remaining nuts. Serve with vegetable dippers, pita chips, naan or crackers.