Quick Olive Hummus (Plus Easy Super Creamy Hummus Tips)
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Quick Olive Hummus (Plus Easy Super Creamy Hummus Tips)
Description
Quick Olive Hummus features mashed chickpeas combined with kalamata olives, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and a blend of spices such as cumin, paprika, coriander, and cayenne pepper for a balanced flavor profile. The chickpeas can be peeled to enhance creaminess, and the controlled addition of olive oil ensures the hummus stays smooth without bitterness. The olives add a distinctive tang and saltiness, highlighting the Mediterranean-inspired character of this dip. Blending techniques prevent overworking the olive oil, which helps retain its fruitiness.
The texture is creamy and smooth with a touch of zest from lemon and mild heat from cayenne, making it suitable as a spread, dip, or accompaniment to various dishes. Garnishing with fresh herbs or extra chopped olives adds freshness and appeal.
Adjustments in salt and spice levels depend on the ingredients used—canned chickpeas and olives may already have salt, so seasoning should be done cautiously. Tahini is optional and can be replaced with additional olive oil or water for a sesame-free version, maintaining the creamy consistency.
Ingredients
- 2 cups chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans)
- 20 kalamata olives (or other olive variety)
- 1/4 cup tahini (optional. See notes for alternatives.)
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (juice of 2 good size lemons)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper omit for mild, increase for spicier
- 1 teaspoon salt (plus more if needed, omit if using canned or salted chickpeas)
- 1/2 cup olive oil (extra-virgin recommended. More for topping as desired.)
- cilantro optional for garnish, or parsley, chopped
- baking soda (optional for super creamy hummus)
Instructions
- If using canned chickpeas, rinse and drain.
- Peel chickpeas if desired.
- Blend all ingredients except olive oil and salt.
- Blend in the olive oil, being careful not to over blend. Olive oil will go from fruity to bitter if over blended.
- Taste and add salt as needed. If using the kalamata olives and canned chickpeas you might not need to add any. If not using canned olives, start with about 1 teaspoon and increase from there.
- Put the hummus in a bowl and if desired top with chopped cilantro or parsley, chopped olives, and a drizzle of additional olive oil if desired.
Notes
- Peeling chickpeas before blending improves smoothness but is optional.
- To avoid bitterness, add olive oil slowly and avoid over-blending.
- Adjust salt carefully depending on the saltiness of olives and whether canned chickpeas are used.
- If omitting tahini, add extra olive oil or water to maintain creaminess.
- You can substitute kalamata olives with other olive varieties or a mix, optionally chopping some for garnish.
- For easier digestion, soak and rinse chickpeas thoroughly before use.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 11Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 183 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 183kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 330mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 130mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 164IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 8g |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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