Ingredients: 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup orange juice 1/2 teaspoon orange zest 1 14-ounce can chickpeas or garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed 1 garlic clove, quartered 3 tablespoons walnut oil 1/2 cup california walnuts 1/4 teaspoon pepper 6 (6-inch) pita bread, cut into eighths, toasted

Recipe Info Category: Vegetarian Rating: 2 Contributor: N. Duncan

Toast walnuts in 350º F oven for 8 minutes or until golden brown. Cool to room temperature. Combine toasted walnuts with oil and garlic and puree in food processor or blender until smooth.

Add chickpeas, orange zest, orange juice, salt and pepper and continue to blend to an even, smooth consistency. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Serve hummus in small serving bowl alongside toasted pita bread or with crudites.