Olive Hummus
Elevate your hummus game with this irresistible Olive Hummus recipe, a Mediterranean-inspired twist on a classic favorite. Creamy chickpeas and rich tahini form the base, while briny pitted green olives add a burst of savory flavor to every bite. Accentuated by zesty lemon juice, aromatic garlic, and earthy cumin, this hummus achieves a perfect balance of freshness and depth. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s ideal for impromptu gatherings or as a quick, healthy snack. Serve it with pita bread, crisp vegetable sticks, or use it as a flavorful sandwich spread. With its vibrant flavors and velvety texture, olive hummus is sure to become your new go-to dip!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 ounces Canned chickpeas
- 2 tablespoons Tahini
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 units Garlic cloves
- 0.5 cup Pitted green olives
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 3 tablespoons Water
- 2 tablespoons Parsley leaves
Instructions
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas under cold water to remove excess salt and impurities. Set aside.
In a food processor, combine tahini and olive oil. Pulse a few times to blend them together.
Add lemon juice, garlic cloves, and half of the green olives to the processor. Blend until the mixture is smooth.
Add chickpeas, ground cumin, and salt to the mixture, and process until the hummus is creamy. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides as necessary to ensure even blending.
Slowly add water, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired hummus consistency. It's important to mix well after each addition.
Roughly chop the remaining green olives and parsley leaves, and fold them into the hummus manually with a spatula.
Taste the hummus and adjust seasonings as needed. Consider adding more salt, lemon juice, or tahini to suit your taste.
Transfer the olive hummus to a serving bowl, drizzle with a little olive oil on top, and garnish with additional chopped olives or parsley if desired.
Serve olive hummus with pita bread, vegetable sticks, or as a spread on sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
265 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.3 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 764 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.8 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.8 g | ||
| Protein | 8.5 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 625 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 2681.2 mg | 14896% | |
| Potassium | 233 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
