Loaded Hummus

Name: Loaded Hummus
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 28 ounces canned chickpeas; 4 cloves garlic; Juice of 1 large lemon; 1/2 cup Tahini; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup cold water; salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste; 1 pint multicolored heirloom cherry tomatoes; fresh basil leaves; Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling; salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste; 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts

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Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
10 servings
Calories
222 kcal
Course
Appetizer
Cuisine
American

Loaded Hummus

Julie Valencia

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Loaded Hummus is topped with juicy heirloom cherry tomatoes and basil ~ they're an unexpectedly perfect complement to a classic Mediterranean chickpea dip ~ it's summer in an appetizer!

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Ingredients

Servings

hummus

28 ounces canned chickpeas drained and rinsed very well
4 cloves garlic peeled
Juice of 1 large lemon
1/2 cup Tahini
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup cold water
salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste

topping

1 pint multicolored heirloom cherry tomatoes or whatever you can find
fresh basil leaves
Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts I toast mine with a little olive oil in a skillet until they turn golden

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Instructions

Put the chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice, tahini and olive oil into a powerful blender or food processor. Turn the machine on low, then raise it to high, adding the water as the chickpeas start to break down. Let the machine go for several minutes, scraping down the sides as necessary, until the hummus is silky smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Spread the hummus out onto a shallow bowl.
Slice the tomatoes in half or quarters and put in a bowl. If your basil leaves are small, leave them whole, otherwise thinly slice them and add them, along with the pine nuts. Season with salt and pepper, and toss with olive oil.
Pour a swirl of olive oil over the surface of the hummus, and top with the tomatoes. Scatter the pine nuts over all.

Notes

Variation suggestions
Make it with regular tomatoes ~ I love cherry tomatoes in this hummus, but you could dice up regular tomatoes.
Make it a side dish ~ serve alongside grilled chicken, steak, or fish.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 222kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Sodium 231mg (10%) Potassium 301mg (9%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 253IU (5%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 53mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 222 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	222kcal	11%
Carbohydrates	16g	5%
Protein	7g	14%
Fat	16g	25%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Polyunsaturated Fat	5g	29%
Monounsaturated Fat	7g	35%
Sodium	231mg	10%
Potassium	301mg	6%
Fiber	5g	20%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	253IU	5%
Vitamin C	13mg	14%
Calcium	53mg	5%
Iron	2mg	11%