Ingredients
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1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained (simmered for about 5 minutes if desired)
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2 -4 garlic cloves, minced
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1/4-1/2 cup olive oil (can sub part with juice from chickpeas)
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3 tablespoons tahini (sesame paste)
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2 tablespoons plain yogurt or 2 tablespoons sour cream
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3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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1/2-1 teaspoon shredded lemon zest (optional and if adding cut back on the lemon juice)
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1 teaspoon cumin
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1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
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roma tomato, coarsely chopped
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sun-dried tomato, in olive oil (you can also drizzle oil over dip)
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roasted garlic clove
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feta cheese, crumbled
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fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
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green onion top, thin sliced
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fresh basil, minced
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light drizzle extra virgin olive oil or oil from sun-dried tomato
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paprika or sumac
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green olive, Basil and Almond Tapenade (Green Olive, Basil and Almond Tapenade)
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kalamata olive
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Place all hummus ingredients into a blender or food processor; blend until smooth. Add some reserved broth should you desire a thinner hummus.
- Refrigerate for about 1 – 3 hours for flavors to blend.
- Transfer mixture to a serving plate and spread hummus out evenly into a circle. Garnish with the above toppings according to your taste in the order listed. Sprinkle over all with paprika or sumac.
- Serve with warmed pita triangles.