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Loaded Hummus Recipe

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This Loaded Hummus recipe blends creamy homemade hummus with an array of vibrant toppings like feta, olives, roasted red peppers, tomatoes, and fresh parsley for a colorful and delicious Mediterranean appetizer or snack.

Ingredients

Hummus

  • 29 ounce or two 15 ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup cold water, more or less as needed
  • 1 - 2 medium cloves garlic, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Himalayan salt

Toppings

  • Crumbled feta cheese (omit to keep vegan)
  • Kalamata olives
  • Castelvetrano olives
  • Diced roasted red peppers
  • Tomatoes cut into wedges
  • Fresh parsley, chopped
  • Additional chickpeas
  • Ground sumac
  • Cayenne pepper
  • Extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare the hummus: In a blender or food processor, combine the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, cold water, garlic, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, and Himalayan salt. Blend on high speed until smooth, about 45 to 50 seconds in a high speed blender or about 1 minute in a food processor.
  2. Assemble the dish: Spread the creamy hummus onto a serving platter evenly, creating a shallow well in the center for the toppings.
  3. Add toppings and finish: Arrange the crumbled feta, Kalamata and Castelvetrano olives, diced roasted red peppers, tomato wedges, fresh parsley, and additional chickpeas over the hummus. Sprinkle ground sumac and cayenne pepper as desired, and drizzle generously with extra virgin olive oil before serving.

Notes

  • Use canned chickpeas for convenience, but rinse well to reduce sodium and improve flavor.
  • Adjust the amount of cold water to achieve your preferred hummus consistency.
  • Omit feta cheese to keep this recipe vegan-friendly.
  • Try swapping toppings like sun-dried tomatoes or pine nuts for a different flavor twist.
  • Serve with warm pita bread, vegetable sticks, or crackers for a perfect appetizer.

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