Greek Style Loaded Hummus (Printable)
Creamy chickpea spread topped with fresh vegetables, olives, and feta for a vibrant appetizer or snack.
# What You'll Need:
→ Hummus Base
01 - 2 cups canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 1/3 cup tahini
03 - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
04 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
05 - 1 clove garlic, minced
06 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
07 - 1/2 tsp salt
08 - 2-4 tbsp cold water (as needed)
→ Toppings
09 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
10 - 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
11 - 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
12 - 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
13 - 2 tbsp red onion, finely diced
14 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
15 - 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (for drizzling)
16 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
17 - Optional: sprinkle of smoked paprika or sumac
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, salt, and 2 tablespoons cold water in a food processor. Blend until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Add additional water 1 tablespoon at a time until desired creamy consistency is achieved.
02 - Spoon the hummus into a serving dish or shallow bowl. Use the back of a spoon to create a decorative swirl pattern or shallow well in the center to hold toppings.
03 - Distribute cherry tomatoes, cucumber, Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and diced red onion evenly over the surface of the hummus, concentrating colors in the center well.
04 - Drizzle with additional olive oil. Sprinkle fresh parsley, black pepper to taste, and finish with smoked paprika or sumac if using.
05 - Serve immediately accompanied by pita chips, fresh vegetable crudité, or warm flatbread for dipping.
# Expert Hacks:
01 -
- The contrast between velvety smooth hummus and crisp fresh toppings creates pure magic in every bite
- It comes together in fifteen minutes flat but looks like something from a fancy Mediterranean restaurant
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- The hummus tastes better after sitting for thirty minutes in the fridge so the flavors really marry and deepen
- Room temperature hummus has infinitely more flavor than cold straight from the refrigerator
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- Peeling the chickpeas by pinching them between your fingers creates the smoothest most luxurious hummus you have ever tasted
- A splash of ice water instead of room temperature water makes the texture incredibly airy and light