Creamy Garden Vegetable Hummus with Pine Nuts and Chives

This delicious Creamy Garden Vegetable Hummus with Pine Nuts and Chives is the perfect way to use up any leftover veggies you have laying around in the fridge.

Nutrition Notes About Hummus

• Hummus is a great source of protein and contains tons of fiber, healthy fats, and essential vitamins and minerals.
• It's a healthier alternative to processed dips and dressings AND tastes amazing in sandwiches made with nutty whole grain breads, in wraps and on top of crunchy salads.
• Hummus is a healthy snack food. It's wonderful as an appetizer or when served with charcuterie boards made with fresh fruits and vegetables. This roasted beet and garlic hummus is so colorful and perfect for entertaining!

Making Homemade Hummus

If you have canned beans, tahini (sesame seed paste) and a food processor, you can make hummus. It can be made in a flash and tastes so much better than store bought varieties. There are virtually endless possibilities in terms of mixing and matching different beans with complimenting spices and flavors.

Remove Skins on Chickpeas for A Creamy Texture

Besides adding all those yummy ingredients together, I do something rather insane but totally worth it...I take the skin off of every single chickpea, which in fact, happens to be the secret to a creamy and luxurious hummus. It actually doesn't take long (10 minutes max). The skin comes right off as it slides between your fingertips. If you have a few little helpers around it makes the task a whole lot more fun! My daughter and I actually had quite a few laughs as a few rogue chickpeas went flying across the kitchen.

Using Garden Vegetables in Hummus

I happen to love the flavors of garden vegetables in this hummus. For this recipe I used zucchini, peppers and carrots. This combination yields such a great fresh vegetable flavor. I also add freshly chopped chives and pine nuts to the top for added crunch and fresh lemony essence.

Creamy Garden Vegetable Hummus with Chives

Donna Castellano MS, RDN

A creamy homemade hummus recipe that uses fresh vegetables (zucchini, pepper, carrots) and make a delicious and healthy snack.

4 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine Mediterranean

Servings 6 snack size portions

Equipment

• 1 food processor

Ingredients

  

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• 15 oz. chickpeas *skins off optional
• ½ small zucchini cut into thick chunks
• ½ red pepper cut into a few thick slices
• 1 thin small carrot cut into chunks
• 1 garlic clove
• ⅓ cup tahini
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 4-6 tablespoon water
• ½ teaspoon coarse salt
• handful of freshly chopped chives
• 1-2 tbsps pine nuts
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

 

• Put the vegetables into a food processor and give it a few quick pulses.
• Add the chickpeas, tahini, garlic and begin to blend.
• Add the water a tablespoon at a time and continue to blend until you get the consistency you desire.
• Transfer the hummus to a small bowl and top with chives, pine nuts and drizzle with the olive oil.
• Serve with leftover vegetable slices and or crackers.

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I prefer to focus on quality ingredients from a variety of sources that work in tandem to promote optimal health. Nutrition calculations may not reflect these valuable interactions. However, I understand certain values can be helpful to some. Please note these calculations are merely estimates. Values will vary depending on modifications, brands used, and portion size. Should you require specific information, it's best to consult with a dietitian or qualified healthcare provider.

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine Mediterranean

Diet Diabetic, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keywords garden vegetables, healthy snack, homemade hummus recipe, hummus,

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