Name: Quinoa Hummus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup Vegetable Stock (or any you prefer); 1 cup tri-colour quinoa; 1/4 cup pine nuts; 1/4 cup pepitas (Pumpkin Seed, raw); 1 lemon Lemon Juiced; 1/2 tsp Salt (Fine Pink Himalayan); 1 tsp Harissa Spice Blend (Dry Powder); 1 Tbls Extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup Water; 1 Tbls Extra virgin olive oil; 1 pinch Harrisa Spice Blend (Dry Powder)

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Everybody knows the traditional hummus made from chickpeas, but what about a quinoa hummus?. For something, a bit different that is sure to be hit with everyone is Quinoa Hummus. It has a fresh and slightly spicy flavor that is sure to get your taste buddies tingling. Quinoa Hummus is a lighter textured alternative to regular hummus. Enjoy it as a dip, over barbequed foods or as a spread on a healthy wrap. Make it and take it to your next shindig, you’re sure to be the talk of the party.

Quinoa Hummus

Servings spoonfuls

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Total Time 30 mins

Equipment

Heavy Sauce Pan
Food Processor

Ingredients

Dip

1 1/2 cup Vegetable Stock or any you prefer
1 cup tri-colour quinoa
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup pepitas Pumpkin Seed, raw
1 lemon Lemon Juiced
1/2 tsp Salt Fine Pink Himalayan
1 tsp Harissa Spice Blend Dry Powder
1 Tbls Extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup Water

Garnish

1 Tbls Extra virgin olive oil
1 pinch Harrisa Spice Blend Dry Powder

Instructions

Cook the tri-color quinoa. Add to a saucepan with vegetable stock at a ration of 1 part quinao to 1 1/2 parts stock.
Preheat oven to 180°C fan-forced and line a tray with baking paper. Evenly spread the pine nuts and pepitas on baking try toast for 5-10 minutes or until the pine nuts are golden in color.
Allow nuts to cool slightly and then place the quinoa, pine nuts, and pepitas into the bowl of the food processor and process until they are just combined and blended.
Add the remaining ingredients (except those to be used for garnish) to the bowl of the food processor and continue to blend. Scrape the sides of the bowl and add a maximum ¼ cup of filtered water extra if feel necessary consistency is not being achieved and blend for approximately 30 more seconds. It is important that you do not over blend the hummus as a gummy texture will result.
To serve transfer hummus to a serving bowl and drizzle olive oil and sprinkle paprika. The hummus can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to a week.

Calories: 51kcal

Course: Starters and Side Dishes

Nutrition

Quinoa Hummus