Description
A creamy, colorful, and flavor-packed Loaded Hummus topped with roasted chickpeas, fresh veggies, olives, and herbs. Perfect as a dip, appetizer, or light meal that’s both wholesome and irresistible.
Ingredients
- Chickpeas: 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed, the base of your hummus.
- Tahini: ¼ cup, adds nutty creaminess.
- Garlic: 1 clove, minced for aroma and depth.
- Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons, brightens the flavors.
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons, for blending and drizzling.
- Cold water: 2–4 tablespoons, helps achieve a smooth consistency.
- Salt: ½ teaspoon, enhances flavor balance.
- Paprika: A pinch, for color and gentle warmth.
- Roasted chickpeas: ¼ cup, crunchy topping.
- Cucumber: ½ cup, diced for freshness.
- Cherry tomatoes: ½ cup, halved for sweetness and color.
- Kalamata olives: ¼ cup, sliced for tangy bite.
- Fresh parsley: 2 tablespoons, chopped for garnish.
- Crumbled feta: 2 tablespoons, optional for salty creaminess.
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: If roasting chickpeas, preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine Ingredients: In a food processor, blend chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Add 2 tablespoons cold water and blend, adding more until smooth and fluffy.
- Assemble the Dish: Spread hummus into a shallow bowl, making swoops with a spoon.
- Cook to Perfection: Top with roasted chickpeas, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, and feta.
- Finishing Touches: Sprinkle paprika and parsley, then drizzle with olive oil.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve with warm pita, crackers, or fresh vegetables for dipping.
Notes
- Peel chickpeas before blending for extra-smooth hummus.
- Use high-quality tahini and olive oil for the best flavor.
- Chill hummus before serving to allow flavors to develop.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: loaded hummus, hummus dip, mediterranean appetizer, vegetarian snack, healthy party food