Description
This Greek Style Loaded Hummus combines a smooth, creamy chickpea base with vibrant Greek-inspired toppings like cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, and fresh parsley. It’s a healthy, delicious dish perfect for snacks, appetizers, or as part of a Mediterranean feast.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Hummus Base:
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas
- 1 tbsp tahini
- 1 tsp Celtic sea salt
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 ice cubes
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves
For the Toppings:
- ½ Lebanese cucumber, diced
- 6 cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ small red onion, diced
- 1 tsp oregano
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 8 olives
Instructions
- Make the Hummus Base:
- In a high-powered food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini, salt, cumin, lemon juice, ice cubes, olive oil, and garlic. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add water or olive oil as needed to adjust the consistency.
- Plate the Hummus:
- Spread the hummus on a plate or shallow bowl, using the back of a spoon to create swirls.
- Add the Toppings:
- Evenly distribute the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and olives over the hummus.
- Drizzle and Serve:
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle oregano on top. Serve immediately with pita bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- Use high-quality olive oil for the best flavor.
- For a smoother hummus, peel the chickpeas before blending.
- Customize toppings to your taste—add feta, roasted red peppers, or pickled onions for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (if chickpeas need cooking)
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg