Best Best Ever Creamy Kalamata Olive Hummus Dip Recipes

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BEST EVER CREAMY KALAMATA OLIVE HUMMUS DIP



Best Ever Creamy Kalamata Olive Hummus Dip image

This is the best Hummus dip I have tried by far. I am so glad I experimented with this one until I got the best result. ;) Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Provided by Nadia Melkowits

Categories     Spreads

Time 5m

Yield 5 tbsp, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

10 -15 kalamata olives (pitted)
1 1/2 tablespoons tahini
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup yogurt
15 ounces garbanzo beans, drained (chickpeas in a can)

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine first 4 ingredients and blend. To that add chickpeas and continue blending until creamy, smooth dip forms. If dip is too thick, add 1 tablespoon of water, until desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.8, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 1.6, Sodium 166.9, Carbohydrate 11.4, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 0.7, Protein 3

SMASHED KALAMATA OLIVE DIP WITH GARLIC AND HERBS



Smashed Kalamata Olive Dip with Garlic and Herbs image

This is one easy, zesty dip. You can also add some to bread dough, or add it to a pasta sauce or add some to a stuffing inside a chicken. If you are feeling creative, add a little lemon zest, or a chopped up small shallot.

Provided by Jangomango

Categories     European

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 ounces pitted kalamata olives (rinse if extremely salty)
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup chopped herbs (more or less to taste, like oregano, thyme and basil and parsley)
olive oil

Steps:

  • Put all ingredients except olive oil in food processor and pulse until it is fairly finely chopped up but not mushy.
  • If you don't have a food processor, just use a knife and finely chop.
  • Add olive oil to cover.
  • Serve with slices of hearty bread or crackers.
  • It will keep for 3 days.

KALAMATA OLIVE HUMMUS



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Let's hear it for Mediterranean flair in this easy recipe. Creamy and tangy, it's seriously the perfect hummus. The combination of Kalamata olives and garlic makes this an unusual hummus we adored. Red pepper flakes add a slight kick, but this dip isn't spicy. It's easy to make if you have last-minute guests and need a quick...

Provided by Shawn A

Categories     Other Appetizers

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can(s) garbanzo beans, drained
1/2 c kalamata olives, pitted
1 clove garilc
1 lemon, juiced
1/4 tsp cumin, ground
dash(es) hot pepper flakes (to your liking, I used 2 shakes)
3 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin (I started with 3 tablespoons but added a few more splashes of oil until I got the consistiency i was looking for)

Steps:

  • 1. Place all ingredients in a food processor and puree.
  • 2. Add extra oil as needed until you have a smooth and thick paste.
  • 3. I like to eat this with ciabatta bread cubed up for dipping. Honestly, I could eat this on just about and bread there is! YUMMY :) Enjoy!!

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