Hero Magnolias boiled peanut hummus
Photo by John Smoak

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yields

3 cups

    Ingredients
  •  2 cups shelled boiled peanuts
  • 2-3 teaspoons boiling liquid (or water if you’re using store-bought peanuts)
  • ¼ cup tahini paste
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
steps

In the bowl of a food processor, purée first six ingredients until smooth. Add olive oil in a slow stream. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper. Serve warm or cold with your favorite chips or fresh veggies.

  • Recipe By
    Chef Donald Drake of Magnolia’s, Charleston
  • Contributing City
    Charleston

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