Greek Hummus
Creamy and flavorful homemade hummus with a Mediterranean twist, perfect as a dip or spread.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.42 ounces Canned chickpeas drained and rinsed, reserving some liquid
- 0.25 cup Tahini
- 0.125 cup Fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 0.25 cup Olive oil plus more for drizzling
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Cumin
Optional Toppings
- Kalamata olives pitted and halved
- Feta cheese crumbled
- Fresh parsley chopped
- Paprika
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Combine drained chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, 0.25 cup olive oil, salt, and cumin in a food processor.
- Process until smooth and creamy. If the hummus is too thick, add a tablespoon or two of the reserved chickpea liquid or water until the desired consistency is reached.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add more salt, lemon juice, or cumin to your preference.
- Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl. Drizzle with additional olive oil.
- Garnish with Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, chopped fresh parsley, and a sprinkle of paprika, if desired.
- Serve with pita bread, fresh vegetables, or crackers.
Notes
For an extra smooth hummus, you can peel the chickpeas before blending, although this is optional.