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Ingredients
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1
Can of Chickpeas (or 15oz dried)
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2 tablespoons
Water
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4 tablespoons
Olive oil, plus some for garnish
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half cup
Kalamata olives (pitted)
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4
Large garlic cloves
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2 tablespoons
Tahini
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1
Lemon
Directions
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If using dried chickpea’s, soak these fully immersed in water in the fridge overnight, they need to be very soft before blending.
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Juice one whole lemon, dispose of the flesh.
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Place all ingredients, including lemon juice & half your olives in the food processor. Blend together for a few minutes until all the contents become a smooth paste. About 3 minutes.
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Finely chop the remainder of olives.
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Scoop out blended hummus into an airtight container, garnish with olive oil, and the remaining chopped olives.
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Store in the fridge to cool for at least an hour before consuming, as it taste so much better chilled.
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* Will keep in an airtight container in the fridge 4-5 days.
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