Mediterranean Diet Olive Hummus

Elevate your snack game with this Mediterranean Diet Olive Hummus, a creamy, tangy dip infused with the bold flavors of black olives, fresh lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil. This healthy, plant-based recipe takes just 10 minutes to whip up and balances the nuttiness of tahini with aromatic ground cumin and a touch of garlic. Blended to silky perfection, this hummus is dotted with finely chopped olives and parsley for a visually enticing and flavor-packed twist. Perfect as a spread, dip, or party appetizer, it pairs beautifully with crisp veggies, warm pita bread, or crunchy crackers. Garnish with kalamata olives and an extra drizzle of olive oil for an authentic Mediterranean flair. Whether you're following a Mediterranean diet or just looking for a wholesome, gluten-free snack, this olive hummus is guaranteed to delight your taste buds.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 15 oz can canned chickpeas
• 0.25 cup tahini
• 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
• 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large clove garlic
• 0.5 cup black olives
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 2 tablespoons parsley
• 0.25 cup pitted kalamata olives (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly under cold water. This removes the canned taste and some of the sodium.

Step 2

In the bowl of a food processor, combine the tahini and fresh lemon juice. Process for 1 minute, scraping the sides as necessary until you achieve a creamy, whipped texture.

Step 3

Add the olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, and salt to the tahini mixture. Process for an additional 30 seconds to combine all the flavors.

Step 4

Begin adding the chickpeas to the processor a little at a time while blending. After adding all the chickpeas, process for 1 to 2 minutes until the hummus is smooth and creamy.

Step 5

If the hummus is too thick or chunky, gradually add the cold water, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.

Step 6

Add the black olives and chopped parsley to the hummus, and pulse the food processor a few times until the olives are finely chopped and distributed throughout the hummus.

Step 7

Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl. If desired, garnish with additional olive slices and a drizzle of olive oil.

Step 8

Serve with fresh vegetables, pita bread, or as a spread. Enjoy the robust flavors brought by the Mediterranean influences.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(784.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1474.4

Total Fat 116.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3826.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 87.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.4g	0%
Total Sugars 12.3g
Protein 33.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 4922.6mg	0%
Iron 21440.6mg	0%
Potassium 1175.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 68.4%

Protein: 8.7%

Carbs: 22.9%