Sunflower Hummus

Ingredients

• 2 cans canned chickpeas (15-ounce cans; drain only one can and reserve the liquid from the other with the chickpeas)
• 0.75 cup sunflower butter (Brands containing a small amount of sugar work well)
• 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic ( peeled)
• 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil (plus more for serving, if desired)
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• kosher salt (to taste)
• roasted sunflower seeds (for garnish, optional)
• pomegranate seeds (for garnish, optional)

Steps

1. 1

   Drain one can of chickpeas in a colander. Do not drain the second can; its chickpeas and liquid will provide the starch that helps make the hummus creamy.

2. 2

   Place the drained chickpeas, the undrained chickpeas and their liquid, and the peeled garlic in a medium saucepan. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.

3. 3

   Simmer the chickpea mixture for about 40 minutes, or until the chickpeas are very tender and easily crush between your fingers. Remove from the heat and let cool briefly.

4. 4

   Transfer the warm chickpea mixture and its liquid to a food processor. Add the sunflower butter, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, and a generous pinch of kosher salt.

5. 5

   Process until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the bowl as needed. If the hummus is too thick, add a small amount of water and process again until it reaches a spoonable consistency. Taste and adjust the salt and lemon juice.

6. 6

   Spoon the hummus into a shallow serving bowl. Drizzle with additional olive oil, if desired, and garnish with roasted sunflower seeds and pomegranate seeds.

Notes

The source specifically advises draining only one can of chickpeas and adding the other can with its liquid to the saucepan. Sunflower butter can be found near the peanut butter; lightly sweetened brands are suitable. The exact ingredient quantities and full method were not visible in the supplied page excerpt and have been reconstructed from the dish description and cooking context.

Nutrition per serving

• appetizer
• dip
• vegetarian
• vegan
• gluten-free
• dairy-free
• Middle Eastern-inspired
• make-ahead