Mediterranean Kalamata Hummus

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 cups garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/4 cup tahini
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon cayenne (reserve a 1/4 tsp. for topping)
• 4 tablespoons olive oil (reserve 2 tablespoons for topping)
• 3/4 cup kalamata olive
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin (reserve 1/4 teaspoon for topping)
• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley (reserve 1 tablespoon for topping)

Recipe

• 1 combine all ingredients in a food processor and puree. add enough cold water to achieve a spreadable consistency.
• 2 spoon puree onto a shallow plate and smooth the top with a spoon. drizzle with remaining olive oil and strew with remaining parsley. sprinkle remaining cumin and cayenne in a star pattern and serve with warm pita or veggies.
• 3 enjoy!