Description
A creamy hummus topped with fresh Greek-style ingredients, perfect as a shareable appetizer or light meal.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 cup cold water (or as needed)
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, halved
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 cup diced cucumber
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- 1 tablespoon capers (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- In a food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, and cumin. Blend until smooth, scraping down sides as needed.
- Add cold water 1 tablespoon at a time and blend until hummus is creamy and light (about 2-3 minutes). Adjust salt and lemon to taste.
- Spread hummus onto a serving plate, creating a slight well in the center.
- Top with olives, tomatoes, feta, parsley, dill, cucumber, red onion, and capers. Drizzle with extra olive oil.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste. Chill the hummus before adding toppings for best flavor.