BOILED PEANUT HUMMUS

  • PREP TIME: 10 minutes
  • COOK TIME:
  • YIELDS: 1 cup

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shelled boiled peanuts
  • 2 tablespoons tahini (ground sesame past found in the ethnic aisle)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • ΒΌ teaspoon ground cumin
  • pinch ground red pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Boiled peanuts are found at every roadside stand in the south. This recipe is from Hugh Acheson, chef and owner of one of my favorite restaurants, Five & Ten here in Athens.

Instructions

FIRST Combine peanuts, tahini, lemon juice, parsley, garlic, and spices in a food processor and pulse until combined, stopping to scrape down sides as necessary. While processor is running, slowly pour in olive oil and process until smooth. Stir in 3-4 tablespoons of water, one tablespoon at a time, until hummus is spreadable.

LAST Garnish with parsley spring and olive oil and serve with pita rounds.