Description
Creamy “Greek-Style Loaded Hummus” combines Mediterranean flavors with rich, zesty toppings that dance across your palate. Authentic ingredients and bold garnishes invite you to savor an irresistible culinary journey through Greece’s delightful cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (400 g / 14 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
Hummus Base Components:
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 23 tablespoons water (to adjust consistency)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon cumin (optional)
- Salt, to taste
Topping Ingredients:
- ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, diced
- ½ cup cucumber, diced
- ¼ cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for drizzling)
- 1 pinch smoked paprika or sumac (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a food processor, pulverize chickpeas with tahini, creating a velvety base by incorporating olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Gradually process the mixture, introducing small amounts of water or additional olive oil to achieve a silky, spreadable texture.
- Carefully calibrate the flavor profile by tasting and fine-tuning seasonings to your preference.
- Elegantly transfer the hummus to a wide, shallow serving vessel, using a spatula to create smooth, swirling patterns across the surface.
- Artfully scatter Kalamata olives, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, and crumbled feta cheese across the hummus landscape.
- Enhance the dish with a luxurious drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, creating glistening trails over the toppings.
- Elevate the presentation by sprinkling freshly chopped parsley or oregano, adding a vibrant burst of herbaceous aroma.
- Serve immediately alongside warm pita bread, crisp pita chips, or an assortment of crunchy vegetable sticks for a versatile Mediterranean-inspired appetizer.
- For optimal freshness, consume within two days, storing in a sealed container in the refrigerator if not serving immediately.
Notes
- Customize texture by gradually adding liquid while blending, ensuring a creamy yet light hummus consistency.
- Opt for fresh, high-quality chickpeas and tahini to elevate the overall flavor profile of your hummus base.
- Swap feta with nutritional yeast for a vegan version that maintains the tangy, salty Mediterranean essence.
- Experiment with alternative toppings like roasted red peppers, za’atar spice, or pickled vegetables to create unique flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg