Heart Healthy
Kalamata Olive Hummus
Published on February 28, 2015
Ingredients
- 15 ounces canned chick peas (garbanzos), drained
- 15 ounces canned chick peas (garbanzos), with liquid
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 oz (~1/2 cup) kalamata olives, rinsed and pitted; divided
- 1⁄2 chopped 2 medium garlic cloves, peeled
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- Dash of cayenne pepper
Directions
Place chick peas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, 1⁄2 kalamata olives, garlic, cumin and salt, and cayenne into the blender and secure lid.
Turn machine on and slowly increase speed, progressing to High.
Blend 1 minute, using the spatula to push the ingredients into the blades periodically.
Stir in other 1⁄2 chopped kalamata olives for added texture and flavor.
Makes 15 servings
Serving Size: 1/4 cup
Nutrition
Calories | 93 |
Fat | 5g |
Saturated Fat | 0.6g |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1g |
Monounsaturated Fat | 2.1g |
Cholesterol | 0mg |
Sodium | 357mg |
Potassium | 140mg |
Carbohydrate | 11g |
Fiber | 3g |
Sugar | 0.1g |
Protein | 3.5g |
Modified from Chow.com