Loaded Greek Hummus
Perfect for entertaining, this Greek-inspired dip is loaded with flavor and always a crowd-pleaser!
Servings: 8
Ingredients
HUMMUS:
- 1 (15 oz.) can garbanzo beans drained, reserve a few for garnish
- 1 sm. lemon juiced
- 1 med. clove garlic peeled and pressed
- 3 T. tahini (sesame seed paste)
- extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
- ground cumin to taste
TOPPINGS:
- 1/2 English cucumber diced
- 1/2 c. marinated Greek olives or pitted kalamata olives
- 1/2 c. grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 T. diced red onion
- chopped flat-leaf parsley for garnish
- reserved garbanzo beans
- crumbled feta cheese for sprinkling
- warm pita bread or pita chips for serving
Instructions
- HUMMUS: Combine garbanzo beans, lemon juice, garlic, and tahini in a food processor or blender. Puree until smooth.
- Spread the hummus onto a serving platter and top with your favorite toppings. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with cumin.
- Serve with quartered pieces of warm pita bread or crunchy pita chips, Enjoy!
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