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Fresh Green Hummus with Pistachios and Herbs

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A vibrant and creamy hummus recipe blending fresh herbs and crunchy pistachios for a flavorful, quick, and easy snack or appetizer.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed (or about 1.5 cups cooked from dry)
  • ½ cup (70 g) shelled, unsalted pistachios
  • 1 cup packed fresh parsley (stems removed)
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro
  • ¼ cup fresh mint leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons tahini (sesame paste)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¾ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 3–5 tablespoons water, as needed for desired consistency

Instructions

  1. Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly to remove any canning liquid bitterness.
  2. Mince garlic cloves finely. Pick and roughly chop fresh parsley, cilantro, and mint.
  3. Toast pistachios in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned. Let cool.
  4. Add chickpeas, toasted pistachios, minced garlic, and chopped herbs to a food processor. Pulse a few times just to combine.
  5. Pour in lemon juice, tahini, olive oil, ground cumin, and salt. Process continuously, slowly adding water 1 tablespoon at a time until smooth and creamy.
  6. Scrape down the sides occasionally for even blending.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, lemon juice, or garlic as needed. Add more water or olive oil if too thick.
  8. Spoon hummus into a serving bowl and chill for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld, or serve immediately.
  9. Garnish with chopped pistachios, a drizzle of olive oil, and fresh herb leaves before serving.

Notes

Toast pistachios to enhance nuttiness. Rinse canned chickpeas well to remove metallic taste. Add water slowly to achieve creamy texture. Blend just enough to keep herbs bright and fresh. Can substitute tahini with sunflower seed butter for nut-free option. Store leftovers in airtight container in fridge up to 4 days or freeze without garnishes.

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Keywords: hummus, green hummus, pistachios, fresh herbs, easy snack, vegan dip, gluten-free, healthy appetizer

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