Maple Sea Salt Hummus

Loaded with sweet and salty flavors, this creamy hummus is a festive holiday delight. It unites maple syrup with sea salt and juicy pomegranate seeds for a stunning yet unexpected winter-appropriate appetizer.

Ingredients

For the Hummus

Two 15-oz cans of chick peas, drained and rinsed
0.25 c creamy tahini
2 tbsp maple syrup
Leaves from a few sprigs of fresh thyme
1 tsp flaky sea salt, like fleur de sel
Generous grind of black pepper
Drizzle of olive oil or water as needed

For the Garnishes

Additional drizzle of maple syrup
Small handful of pomegranate arils
Additional fresh thyme leaves
Sprinkle of flaky sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

In a food processor, combine all the hummus ingredients (chick peas, tahini, maple syrup, thyme leaves, salt, and pepper). Process for several minutes until a smooth, creamy consistency develops, scraping down the sides as needed. If you have trouble getting a smooth hummus, add a little splash of olive oil or water (the former with yield a richer hummus). Repeat as needed.
Transfer your hummus to a serving bowl and make a swirl in the top.
Garnish with a drizzle of maple syrup, pomegranate arils, additional thyme leaves, more sea salt, and a grind of black pepper.