Mediterranean Holiday Hummus
Homemade hummus – so easy, so nutritious. This exotic version transports you to the Greek Islands. Serve it as a holiday appetizer for a taste of warm sunshine in frosty weather.
Ingredients:
For Hummus:
- 2 15-ounce cans garbanzo beans (also known as chickpeas), drained and rinsed
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup water
- Juice from 3-4 lemons
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 teaspoon organic ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon organic ground cayenne
For Garnish
- pine nuts, handful
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- several dashes of ground paprika
- greek olives, black and green
For Pita Dippers:
- fresh pita rounds
- handful of sesame seeds
- olive oil
- coarse sea salt
- dash of ground cumin
DIRECTIONS
- In food processor, blend hummus ingredients to desired consistency. Add more lemon juice, water or olive oil to thin if necessary, and pour into serving bowl.
- In small saucepan, lightly toast pine nuts tossed with oregano and garlic powder, being careful not to burn.
- Top hummus with pine nut mixture and green and black olives; sprinkle paprika lightly.
- Lightly brush pita bread with olive oil and sprinkle on sesame seeds, cumin and salt. Toast on cookie sheet until light golden brown. Snip with scissors into triangles and serve alongside hummus.