Mediterranean Hummus Appetizer Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained (simmered for about 10 minutes if desired)
2 -4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4-1/2 cup olive oil (can sub part with juice from chickpeas)
3 tbsp tahini ( sesame paste)
2 tbsp plain yogurt ( optional) or 2 tbsp sour cream (optional)
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2-1 tsp shredded lemon zest
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
roma tomato, coarsely chopped
kalamata olive
sun-dried tomato , in olive oil (you can also drizzle oil over dip)
roasted garlic cloves
feta cheese, crumbled
fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
green onion top, thin sliced
fresh basil, minced
light drizzle extra virgin olive oil or oil from sun-dried tomato
paprika or sumac
pita bread, warmed and cut into triangles

Directions:

Place all hummus ingredients into a blender or food processor; blend until smooth. Add some reserved broth should you desire a thinner hummus.
Refrigerate for about 1 – 3 hours for flavors to blend.
Transfer mixture to a serving plate and spread hummus out evenly into a circle. Garnish with the above toppings according to your taste in the order listed. Sprinkle over all with paprika or sumac.
Serve with warmed pita triangles.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	185.4 Kcal (776 kJ)
Calories from fat	166.94 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.55g	29%
Cholesterol	0.66mg	0%
Sodium	211.63mg	9%
Potassium	73.15mg	2%
Total Carbs	4.34g	1%
Sugars	0.61g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.5g	2%
Protein	1.94g	4%
Vitamin C	4.1mg	7%
Iron	0.6mg	4%
Calcium	26.6mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	419.69 Kcal (1757 kJ)
Calories from fat	377.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	41.99g	29%
Cholesterol	1.5mg	0%
Sodium	479.08mg	9%
Potassium	165.6mg	2%
Total Carbs	9.82g	1%
Sugars	1.39g	2%
Dietary Fiber	1.14g	2%
Protein	4.39g	4%
Vitamin C	9.4mg	7%
Iron	1.4mg	4%
Calcium	60.2mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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