Description
A delicious and healthy Mediterranean Loaded Hummus recipe that elevates your snack game with fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt, to taste
- 1/4 cup water (more as needed)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Pita chips or fresh veggies, for serving
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- Gradually add water, one tablespoon at a time, until the hummus reaches your desired consistency.
- Transfer the hummus to a serving dish and create a shallow well in the center.
- Arrange the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta cheese in the well and around the hummus.
- Drizzle a little olive oil over the top and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
- Serve with pita chips or fresh veggies for dipping.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a drizzle of hot sauce to the hummus.
- Try adding roasted red peppers or sun-dried tomatoes for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg