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Bacon Scallion Hummus

Bacon Scallion Hummus

My mom Noni’s classic BLT sandwich was a go-to in my childhood home. It featured crunchy bacon, iceberg lettuce, juicy tomatoes and tangy mayo layered between three slices of toasted white bread. The sky-high stack was skewered with toothpicks and then sliced into four triangles. No matter how many times I try to make it, and […]
4 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2 cups

Ingredients  

  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1 (15-oz.) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1/3 cup tahini (sesame paste)
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped scallions (green and white parts), plus additional for garnish
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions 

  • Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Transfer the bacon to paper towels to drain and reserve bacon drippings in a small bowl.
  • In the bowl of a food processor, pulse together chickpeas, tahini, 1 tablespoon reserved bacon fat, lemon juice and chopped garlic, scraping down the sides and pulsing just until smooth.
  • Add the water, 3 slices of chopped bacon and 2 tablespoons chopped scallions. Pulse it a few more times until combined, and then season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer the hummus to a serving dish and garnish with remaining chopped bacon and additional chopped scallions.
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