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| Hummus and Olive Salad |
1 large (28 ounces) can garbanzo beans, drained
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 cloves garlic, crushed
Zest 1 lemon, and juice of 1/2 - 1 lemon
1 - 2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 cup tahini (ground sesame paste)
1/2 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 - 1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 - 2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 cup tahini (ground sesame paste)
1/2 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 - 1 teaspoon ground coriander
Pinch red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 - 1/3 cup mild extra virgin olive oil
Warm water, as needed
Olive Salad
20-30 mixed green and black olives (with pits)
20-30 mixed green and black olives (with pits)
1-2 tablespoons minced roasted red peppers
1-2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
1-2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
1/3 – 1/2 cup robust extra virgin olive oil
Ground paprika for decoration
Ground cumin for decoration
Combine the chickpeas, garlic, zest, lemon juice, tahini, cumin, coriander, red pepper flakes, and salt in a food processor and pulse. Gradually add some warm water a little at a time, scraping the sides of processor. Pulse again. Add the oil. Keep blending until you get a smooth consistency. Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt, spices, or lemon juice as needed. (Note: mix the tahini in jar well before using)
Place hummus in a medium-sized round plate or bowl, and create a shallow well in the center to make room for the olive salad. Run a small fork around the edges (rim) of the hummus to create ridges. Drizzle a thread of olive oil on the ridges.
Combine the chickpeas, garlic, zest, lemon juice, tahini, cumin, coriander, red pepper flakes, and salt in a food processor and pulse. Gradually add some warm water a little at a time, scraping the sides of processor. Pulse again. Add the oil. Keep blending until you get a smooth consistency. Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt, spices, or lemon juice as needed. (Note: mix the tahini in jar well before using)
Place hummus in a medium-sized round plate or bowl, and create a shallow well in the center to make room for the olive salad. Run a small fork around the edges (rim) of the hummus to create ridges. Drizzle a thread of olive oil on the ridges.
Place olives, roasted peppers and parsley in the well. Pour a generous amount of olive oil into it. Sprinkle and alternate pinches of paprika and cumin on ridges as a decoration for color. Serve with pita, naan bread, or any flat bread of your choice.
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This chickpea hummus is a typical appetizer in the Maghreb and the Middle East. It is colorful, easy to make, and really flavorful. I add olive in the middle so that I have two appetizers in one dish. It is usually accompanied at a table with other vibrant appetizers, bread, and raw vegetables.
