Description
Savory Olive Hummus: A Creamy Vegan Delight in Minutes
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 oz Olives, pitted (Use Kalamata or green olives for different flavor profiles.)
- 1 can Chickpeas, drained (Can substitute with cooked lentils for a different texture.)
- 2–3 Tbs Tahini (Substitutable with sunflower seed butter if avoiding sesame.)
- 3 Tbs Olive Oil (Use extra virgin for best results.)
- 1/2 cup Water (Can replace with vegetable broth for added flavor.)
- 1 pinch Salt (Adjust to taste, especially if using brined olives.)
- 1–2 cloves Garlic (Leave out for a milder dip or use roasted garlic for sweetness.)
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients for the Olive Hummus: pitted olives, drained chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, water, and salt.
- Add the prepared olives, chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, and a pinch of salt to your blender or food processor.
- Begin blending the ingredients on high speed for about 30-45 seconds, until smooth and creamy.
- Stop the blender, taste your Olive Hummus, and adjust the seasoning as desired.
- Transfer the Olive Hummus to a serving bowl and drizzle a bit of olive oil on top for garnish.
Notes
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
