Author Notes
Olives, hummus, what's not to love? Kalamata olives give this hummus a sweet and briny punch, plus an interesting color. —NeelNPatel
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Ingredients
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1
15 oz can chickpeas (drained)
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1/3 cup
pitted kalamata olives (rough chop)
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2 cloves garlic
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small handful flat leaf parsley (rough chop)
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1/3 cup olive oil
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2 tablespoons tahini paste
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1 teaspoon cumin powder
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
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freshly cracked black pepper
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juice of 1/2 lemon
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2-3 tablespoons water (optional:for thinning)
Directions
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Drain one can chick peas.
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Chop garlic, parsley, and olives. Reserve.
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Transfer ingredients to food processor and add olive oil, cumin powder, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, and tahini paste.
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Puree until smooth.
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Season with salt and pepper, then add optional water for thinning. Pulse, and garnish with few sliced olives and flat leaf parsley. Serve with toasted pita or bread.
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