Super Sesame Hummus

Name: Super Sesame Hummus
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 16 servings
Cuisine: Lebanese Coastal & Mountain
Ingredients: 0.25 cup raw sesame seeds; 1 can chickpeas (29 ounce); 0.25 cup sesame tahini; 3 tbsp toasted sesame oil; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 garlic clove; 1 lemon; salt; 2 tbsp water; 4 whole wheat pita bread; olive oil

Oven-baked chickpeas, sesame seeds and sesame tahini, warmed with clove, a Lebanese dip. It comes to the table with hummus.

20 min · Serves 16 · Easy

Method

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Time: Prep 10 min · Cook 10 min · 20 min total
Difficulty: easy

1
In a small sauté pan, toast the sesame seeds over medium heat, shaking constantly, for 30 seconds. Remove to a bowl to cool. Reserve 1/2 teaspoons.
1 min
2
Add the rest of the sesame seeds, the chickpeas, the tahini, the sesame oil, the olive oil, the garlic, the lemon zest and juice and salt to taste to the food processor. Puree until very smooth. Add the water as needed to obtain the smooth, thick, desired texture.
3
Top with a drizzle of toasted sesame oil, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and any remaining toasted sesame seeds.
4
Meanwhile, spread pita pieces in one layer on a baking sheet. Drizzle lightly with olive oul and sprinkle lightly with salt. Bake in preheated 350°F oven 10 minutes until lightly golden and crispy. Serve with hummus.
10 min