Mediterranean Sesame‑Ginger Hummus Toast

Ingredients

• 1 cup canned chickpeas
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
• 2 slices crusty bread (e.g., sourdough)
• 1 teaspoon olive oil(optional)
• to taste salt(optional)
• to taste black pepper(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then place them in a food processor.

2. 2

   Add tahini, toasted sesame oil, grated ginger, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper; blend until smooth, adding a splash of water if needed for desired consistency.

3. 3

   Toast the bread slices in a pan with a drizzle of olive oil or in a toaster until golden and crisp.

4. 4

   Spread the sesame‑ginger hummus evenly onto each slice of toast.

5. 5

   Top each toast with pomegranate seeds and a final drizzle of toasted sesame oil if desired.