1. Home
  2. Food & Drink
  3. Middle Eastern Food

Almond Butter Hummus

By Saad Fayed, About.com

Almond butter hummus is a great, tahini-free alternative to hummus made with peanuts. Almond butter is a sweet, nutty complimenting flavor to this classic appetizer.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 can of chickpeas, 16 oz, drained and rinsed
  • 1/3 cup almond butter. plus one tablespoon
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients in blender or food processor and blend to a smooth, creamy consistency. If too thick, add 1 tespoon of warm water or chickpea liquid at a time and blend until desired consistency.

Serve almond butter hummus with pita bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables like carrots and celery.
User Reviews Write Review

Explore Middle Eastern Food

About.com Special Features

Conquering High Cholesterol

Learn how you can reduce your your numbers with these nutrition and exercise tips. More >

Mornings Made Easy

Reclaim the morning and your sanity with these easy recipes, tips, and timesaving ideas. More >

  1. Home
  2. Food & Drink
  3. Middle Eastern Food
  4. Appetizers/Snacks
  5. Hummus Recipes
  6. Almond Butter Hummus - How to Make Almond Butter Hummus

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.