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Hummus bil sumac (sumac hummus)

A creamy chickpea hummus, flavored with tangy sumac and topped with toasted pine nuts and parsley. It is one of the most popular mezze in Palestinian cuisine.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

387 kcal per serving

Protein
10.6 g
Carbohydrates
19.2 g
of which sugars
1.1 g
Fat
27.5 g
of which saturated fat
3.9 g
Fiber
7.9 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Toast the pine nuts dry in a skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring, until golden.
  2. Blend the drained chickpeas with the tahini, lemon juice, garlic and cumin for 2 minutes.
  3. Add 3 to 4 tablespoons of cold water little by little, until the texture is smooth and creamy.
  4. Adjust the seasoning with salt and lemon.
  5. Spread the hummus in a deep plate and make a small well in the center.
  6. Sprinkle with sumac, scatter the golden pine nuts and parsley, then drizzle with olive oil.

Variations and tips

With what you can find here. If sumac is unavailable, mix a little lemon zest with sweet paprika.

More ideas

Original Ecomely recipe.