Curried Walnut Hummus

By Crowded Kitchen
Total Time
15 Mins
Serves
8
Serving Size
1/4 cup
Meal
Snack
Course
Appetizers Snack

DESCRIPTION

This Curried Walnut Hummus throws a new twist on everyone's favorite dip with warm curry spice, vibrant lemon, and walnuts for added texture and nuttiness.
Prep Time
15 Mins
Cook Time
0 Mins
Total Time
15 Mins
Calories
190 cal
Total Fat
15 g
Saturated Fat
1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
8 g
Monounsaturated Fat
5 g
Sodium
301 mg
Carbohydrates
10 g
Dietary Fiber
4 g
Total Sugars
0.4 g
Protein
5 g
Calcium
40 mg
Iron
1 mg
Potassium
188 mg

Ingredients

  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled
  • 2 tbsp + 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1/2 lemon
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 cup walnuts, divided in half
  • Optional: Whole wheat/seed crackers, Variety of vegetables for serving (celery, snap peas, tomatoes, rainbow carrots)

Preparation

  1. Add chickpeas, salt, garlic, 2 tbsp olive oil, lemon juice, curry powder and ½ cup walnuts to a food processor and blend until smooth.
  2. Roughly chop the remaining ½ cup of walnuts. To serve, drizzle hummus with 2 tsp olive oil and top with chopped walnuts.
  3. Spread on whole-wheat crackers, or dip with raw vegetables. The hummus will keep for up to one week in an airtight container in the fridge.