Easy Seven-Minute Hazelnut Spreads

Serve up these party-perfect spreads at your next event! Spread hazelnut sun dried tomato, hazelnut pesto or hazelnut hummus on to chips or pita slices for an easy appetizer.

Ingredients

Directions

HAZELNUT SUN DRIED TOMATO SPREAD:

1. Pulse ½ cup toasted hazelnuts (skin removed), ¼ cup fresh parsley, ½ cup drained sun dried tomatoes and 2 tablespoons of their oil in food processor until coarsely chopped.
2. Place in medium bowl and stir in 1 cup (8oz) cream cheese, ¼ cup currants, and ¼ to ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes until just blended.
3. Cover and refrigerate. Makes 16 servings (2 cups).

HAZELNUT PESTO SPREAD:

1. Pulse 2 cups packed fresh basil, 1 cup toasted, hazelnuts (skin removed), ⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese, ¼ cup each olive oil and lemon juice and 2 cloves garlic in food processor until blended.
2. Cover and refrigerate Makes 12 servings (1 ½ cups).

HAZELNUT HUMMUS:

1. Puree one can (16 ounces) garbanzo beans (drained and rinsed), ¾ cup toasted hazelnuts (skin removed), ¼ cup fresh parsley, ¼ cup each lemon juice and olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, ¼ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon black pepper in food processor until blended. Cover and refrigerate.  Makes 16 servings (2 cups).

Nutritional Information

Hazelnut Sun Dried Tomato - Based on 2 servings:

Calories	100
Total Fat	9g
Saturated Fat	3.5g
Cholesterol	15mg
Sodium	50mg
Carbohydrates	4g
Dietary Fiber	1g
Protein	2g

Hazelnut Pesto - Based on 2 servings:

Calories	140
Total Fat	14g
Saturated Fat	2.5g
Cholesterol	5mg
Sodium	115mg
Carbohydrates	3g
Dietary Fiber	1g
Protein	5g

Hazelnut Hummus - Based on 2 servings:

Calories	100
Total Fat	8g
Saturated Fat	1g
Cholesterol	0mg
Sodium	65mg
Carbohydrates	6g
Dietary Fiber	2g
Protein	2g