HOLLY'S HUMMUS

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An easy-to-make, light and zesty Mediterranean-flavored hummus. A hit with my friends and family, this is great as an appetizer, side dish, or versatile dip for veggies, pita or chips.

Provided by HMayes

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Hummus Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (15.5 ounce) can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
⅓ cup pitted Spanish Manzanilla olives
1 teaspoon minced garlic
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon cilantro leaves
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place garbanzo beans, olives, and garlic into the bowl of a blender or food processor. Pour in olive oil and lemon juice; season with basil, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Cover and puree until smooth. Hummus can be served immediately, or covered, and stored in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.6 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 295 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

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