Ingredients
Scale
For the Basic Hummus:
- 2 cans (15-oz.) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1 large clove garlic, roughly chopped
- 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp. salt (Himalayan or sea salt)
For the Toppings: (you pick)
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
- 1/4 cup Castelvetrano olives, pitted and chopped
- 1/8 cup roasted red peppers
- 1 tomato, seeds removed and diced
- fresh basil, chopped
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil, for drizzling on top of the hummus
- 2 Tbsp. pine nuts, toasted
- 2 Tbsp. feta cheese crumbles (optional, if eating dairy)
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients for the hummus in a food processor and blend about 1 minute until reaching the desired consistency. You may need to add a bit more water to make the hummus creamier.
- Drizzle a little olive oil over the hummus and sprinkle some additional cumin over the hummus.
- Add your favorite toppings to the hummus. Put toppings you’re not sure everyone might like in separate bowls so they can add them if they want.
- Serve with some flatbread crackers or raw veggies.
Notes
- Make the hummus and prep the toppings ahead of your gathering. Then, all you have to do is quickly plate the hummus before your guests arrive.
- Add a little cayenne to the hummus if you want to make it spicier.