A quick, easy and deliciously crowd-pleasing loaded hummus recipe that’s bursting with bright and bold Mediterranean flavors!
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time0 minutesmins
Course: Snack, Appetizer, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine: Californian, Mediterranean
Servings: 6
Author: Daniela Gerson
Ingredients
For the Hummus
1 canchickpeas,
2/3cuptahini
2clovesgarlic chopped
1-2zest & juicelemons
1teaspooncumin
kosher salt
pepper
For the 7 Layers
1/2cupartichoke heartsdrained
1/4cup olivescut in half
1/2cupcucumbersthinly sliced
1/4cuppeppadew peppershalf in half or quarters
1/2cupcherry tomatoescut in half
1/4cupfetacrumbled
1tablespoon parlseyminced
1 tablespoonextra virgin olive oiloptional
za'atar, sumac, flaky sea salt, black pepperoptional
Instructions
For the Hummus
Combine the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and salt in the bowl of a food processor.
With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil and blend until smooth.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin or salt as needed. I like mine extra garlicky and lemony! Ready made hummus will keep in the fridge up to 5 days until you're ready to use.
For the 7 Layers
Prep all your layers: drain the artichoke hearts, cut the olives, cucumbers, peppers, cherry tomaotes, parsley and crumbel the feta.
Spread hummus on a platter or dish.
Top hummus with the artichoke hearts, olives, cucumbers, peppers, and cherry tomatoes.
Sprinkle hummus with feta, parsley, and optional spices. Drizlle with olive oil.
Serve with pita chips, crackers, or bread.
Notes
Both homemade or store-bought hummus work for this dish.
Hummus will keep for 5 days in the fridge.
Homemade hummus will thicken in the fridge. Thin out using 1 tbsp of cold water at a time until desired consistency is reached.
When possible, use local and sustainably sourced veggies for the toppings.
If you’re transporting this dish, make it in a baking dish for easy mobility.
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