Description
Creamy Middle Eastern Loaded Hummus brings bold Mediterranean flavors to your table with hearty toppings and rich textures. Spiced ground lamb, toasted pine nuts, and fresh herbs create a delightful protein-packed appetizer you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings:
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives, chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Pulverize chickpeas, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a food processor until achieving a silky, uniform consistency at medium-high speed for approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer the creamy hummus onto a wide ceramic platter, using a spatula to create elegant swirling patterns across the surface.
- Artfully scatter sun-dried tomatoes, briny kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and freshly chopped parsley over the hummus landscape.
- Present the loaded hummus alongside crispy pita chips or an assortment of colorful raw vegetable sticks for dipping and enjoying.
Notes
- Customize the texture by adjusting the blending time, adding more olive oil for a silkier consistency or keeping it slightly chunky for rustic appeal.
- Roast garlic beforehand for a deeper, mellower flavor that transforms the hummus from basic to gourmet.
- Make it vegan by swapping feta with nutritional yeast or plant-based cheese crumbles, maintaining the same tangy profile.
- Boost protein content by adding a sprinkle of toasted pine nuts or pumpkin seeds for extra crunch and nutritional value.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 305 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg