Greece Lightning Recipe
lemon garlic hummus, cucumber, tomato, kalamata olives, cilantro
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Ingredients
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Hummus
Garnish and Vegetables
Method
Hummus Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chickpeas
Rinse and drain the canned chickpeas thoroughly under cold water.
- 2
Blend Ingredients
In a food processor, combine the rinsed chickpeas, tahini, fresh lemon juice, garlic cloves, olive oil, salt, and water.
- 3
Process until Smooth
Blend the mixture until it is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. If the hummus is too thick, add more water, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
Garnish and Assembly
- 4
Chop the Vegetables
Dice the cucumber and tomato into small pieces. Set aside.
- 5
Prepare Olives and Cilantro
Pit and slice the kalamata olives if necessary. Chop the fresh cilantro roughly.
- 6
Serve
In a serving dish, spread the hummus evenly. Top with diced cucumber, tomato, kalamata olives, and sprinkle with fresh cilantro. Drizzle with a little olive oil if desired.
