Basil Hummus

By á-178825

Makes 3 c

Ingredients

• 1/4 c pine nuts
• 2 c basil leaves, packed
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 15 oz cans garbanzo beans, rinsed & drained
• 1/4 c EVOO
• 1/4 c water
• 1/3 c fresh lemon juice
• 1 1/2 -2 t salt
• Several dashes hot sauce to taste
• 1 t tomato paste

Preparation

Step 1

Heat pine nuts in sm skillet on med high heat. Stir when they start to brown. When most have browned, remove & put into bowl to cool. (Reserve a few for garnish).

Place basil leaves in food processor with garlic. Pulse until finely chopped. Add rinsed garbanzo beans, oil, water, lemon juice, salt, most of pine nuts, hot sauce & tomato paste. Pulse several times for several times each time until hummus is smooth. Add more hot sauce, salt, lemon juice to taste.

Place in bowl & drizzle a little oil over it. Sprinkle with the reserved pine nuts. Serve with pita wedges or crackers.