Olive Hummus Recipe
Olive Hummus Recipe is a simple and tasty dip you can make at home. It is creamy, smooth and full of rich olive flavor. This dip works great for parties, snacks, or family meals.
Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas drained
- 1 cup black olives pitted
- 3 tbsp tahini
- 2 garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp cold water
Instructions
Blend the Chickpeas
- Add chickpeas to the food processor. Blend until you get a thick paste. Stop and scrape the sides when needed.
Add the Tahini
- Pour tahini over the chickpea paste. Blend again until the mix becomes smooth and creamy.
Add the Garlic
- Put garlic cloves in the processor. Blend again to mix the garlic well with the hummus.
Add the Olives
- Add the black olives now. Blend again until the olives mix fully with the hummus paste.
Add Lemon Juice
- Pour lemon juice into the mixture. Blend for a few seconds until everything becomes smooth.
Add Olive Oil
- Add olive oil to the mixture. Blend again for a creamy, rich, and soft hummus texture.
Add Salt and Paprika
- Sprinkle the salt and paprika. Blend again for a well-balanced and tasty hummus flavor.
Add Cold Water
- Pour cold water slowly. Blend until the hummus becomes silky, soft, and smooth.
Taste and Adjust
- Taste the hummus. Add more lemon, salt, or olive oil if you want stronger flavor.
Serve Your Hummus
- Spoon the hummus into a bowl. Top with olive slices or a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
- Use cold water to make the hummus more creamy.
- Remove chickpea skins for an extra smooth texture.
- Use good quality olives for a rich and bold flavor.
- Add more lemon if you enjoy a sharp tangy taste.
- Let hummus rest for ten minutes to blend the flavors.