Mediterranean Kalamata Hummus

Submitted by ncmysteryshopper

"This hummus is so good on warm pita triangles or even with cucumbers, radishes, carrots and/or green onions. The combination of ingredients really makes this hummus bi tahini a truly wonderful Mediterranean dish. I may never eat plain hummus again. This recipe was inspired and created for RSC #7."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
• 1⁄4 cup tahini
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon cayenne (reserve a 1/4 tsp. For topping)
• 4 tablespoons olive oil (reserve 2 tablespoons for topping)
• 3⁄4 cup kalamata olive
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin (reserve 1/4 teaspoon for topping)
• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley (reserve 1 tablespoon for topping)

directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor and puree. Add enough cold water to achieve a spreadable consistency.
2. Spoon puree onto a shallow plate and smooth the top with a spoon. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and strew with remaining parsley. Sprinkle remaining cumin and cayenne in a star pattern and serve with warm pita or veggies.
3. Enjoy!

Reviews

[Paris D]

The 3-star rating if for the recipe as is. After the following changes, we would rate it 5 stars. <br/>We roasted the red pepper and removed the skin. However, we found the flavor of the kalamata olives to be very overpowering. To fix this, we added an extra half of a red pepper (raw, not roasted), 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt, 1 extra tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 extra tablespoon of tahini, and 1 extra tablespoon of parsley. It was fine after these additions... and this resulted in more hummus :-)

 

[cinderelladressmaker]

Oh my word, thank you for this absolutely fabulous recipe! I thought it was the best hummus I have ever had the pleasure to have tasted. And I made it!<br/>The only thing I did to change it was pour boiling water on my chick peas a couple of times, stir it around a bit to get the skin like covering off the peas. The skin coverings float to the top. <br/>It may take a wee bit more time, but it allows for a more creamier hummus. Again, thank you!

 

[CHEF.OF.THE.EAST]

I made it for myself and a couple of moms I had over for lunch. It was sooo delicious. I like the spiciness...just right!

 

[jennicarmen]

OOOH My goodness this is so so yummy! Try this! My friend loved it too!! I also love #117045, #35625, and #11424.

 

[Kittencalrecipezazz]

this hummus is SOOOOOOOO good! I have been wanting to try this recipe for quite sometime and I'm so glad I finally got to making it, it's just delicious! I increased the garlic and added in lots black pepper, I can't wait to make this again, thanks for sharing this great hummus recipe hon!...Kitten :)