Greek Hummus

Greek Hummus
Ingredients

• 1 (15-ounce) can chick peas, drained
• 1 lemon
• 1 sprig fresh oregano, leaves chopped
• A handful fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• Salt
• 2 rounded tablespoons tahini paste
• Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup kalamata olives, well drained, coarsely chopped
• 1 sack pita chips, sea salt variety (recommended: Stacy's)
• 1/2 seedless cucumber, cut into sticks for dipping
• A medium red pepper, seeded and cut into strips for dipping

Hummus Recipe Greek Instructions
Combine chick peas, juice of 1 lemon, oregano and parsley in food processor. Mash garlic into paste with some salt pressing under the flat part of your knife then add garlic to processor along with tahini paste. Process hummus, drizzling in olive oil, until smooth then transfer to a bowl and stir in olives, reserving a few for garnish. Serve dip with pita crisps and vegetable sticks. Enjoy!

Greek Restaurant Style Hummus

Greek Restaurant Style Hummus
Ingredients

• 1 19 oz Can chickpeas (drained, reserve liquid)
• 1/4 Cup reserved chickpea liquid (or more depending on consistency desired)
• 4 Tbsp lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp tahini (sesame paste) shopping list
• 2 - 4 cloves crushed garlic (or more to taste)
• 1/2 Tsp salt
• 1/8 Tsp paprika
• Sprinkle of cumin (or to taste)
• 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Hummus Recipe Greek Style Instructions :

In food processor add;
chickpeas, reserved liquid from chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, salt, paprika, and cumin if desired.
Process until all combined and well blended
Continue processing and add Extra virgin olive oil slowly
Continue blending until desired consistency. Add additional liquid if a runnier consistency is desire.
Shorter time for coarse texture and longer for smoother texture.
Make ahead and let flavours meld together for several hours prior to serving.
Garnish with a sprig of fresh parsley and a sprinkle of paprika on top.
Can be stored in refrigerator for up to 3 days.Enjoy!!

Roasted Garlic Greek Hummus Recipe

Roasted Garlic Greek Hummus Recipe
Ingredients:

• 1 can chickpeas/garbanzo beans (15 oz.)
• 2 tablespoons roasted garlic
• 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano

Greek Hummus Instructions :

In a food processor, process beans, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice and oregano until desired consistency. If hummus is too thick, simply add olive oil in small increments (1/2 teaspoon) until desired consistency.

Serve roasted garlic hummus garnished with finely chopped parsley with hot pita bread, pita chips, or veggies. Roasted red pepper hummus goes very well with cubes of warm Italian bread.

Hummus can be prepared in advance up to two days if stored in airtight container in the refrigerator. To serve, heat in microwave or on stovetop. Enjoy!