Description
A delicious and creamy Greek-Style Loaded Hummus topped with fresh vegetables and feta cheese, perfect for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Pita chips or fresh veggies for serving
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth, adding a little water if necessary to reach your desired consistency.
- Transfer the hummus to a serving dish and spread it out evenly.
- In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt with a pinch of salt and spread it over the hummus.
- Top the hummus with diced cucumber, diced tomatoes, chopped olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
- Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the top for garnish.
- Serve with pita chips or fresh veggies for dipping.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or some diced jalapeños to the hummus mixture.
- Substitute the Greek yogurt with a dairy-free yogurt for a vegan option, and try adding roasted red peppers for an extra flavor boost.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg