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    Loaded Hummus

    Published: Jul 29, 2022 · Modified: Jan 1, 2023 by Samantha Ferraro · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Grab the pita bread because this loaded hummus is a true showstopper of flavors! Creamy homemade hummus is generously garnished with all the fresh and flavorful toppings including chopped salad, creamy feta cheese, olive oil and bold spices.

    This loaded hummus is generously garnished with all the toppings including chopped salad, crumbled feta cheese, toasted pine nuts, olive oil, olives and bold spices.

    I made a double batch of this loaded hummus a few weeks ago for a friends party and everyone loved it!

    When it comes to hummus, I have a base recipe I have been using for years with a few tweaks here and there.

    The Best Loaded Hummus

    This loaded hummus is topped with all the fresh toppings, including my crunchy flavor packed Israeli chopped salad, toasted pine nuts, crumbled feta cheese, chopped olives, fresh herbs and bold spices. For a fiery addition, you can also add a drizzle of fresh and spicy zhoug sauce.

    Once you make the hummus, have fun with all the toppings! You can also make this into a spin on traditional hummus, roasted beet hummus or avocado hummus which will be your go to favorite with all the same toppings that would be absolutely gorgeous!

    Tips for a Creamy Hummus

    1. Use canned beans but add them to a pot of boiling water for 20 minutes to soften the beans even more.
    2. Take the time to remove the outside chickpea peel, I promise this ensures a smooth hummus.
    3. Add a few ice cubes while mixing the hummus in a food processor. The ice makes the tahini ordered from amazon in the hummus so incredibly smooth.
    This loaded hummus is generously garnished with all the toppings including chopped salad, crumbled feta cheese, toasted pine nuts, olive oil, olives and bold spices.

    Hummus Dip Ingredients

    • Chickpeas
    • Tahini
    • Garlic
    • Lemon Juice
    • Cumin
    • Kosher salt
    • Water
    • Kalamata Olives
    • Feta Cheese
    • Olive Oil
    • Pine nuts
    • Israeli chopped salad
    • Sumac
    • Za'atar
    • Fresh Mint

    Make Ahead Tips

    • Hummus can easily be made ahead up to a week in advance.
    • Add the fresh toppings the same day you're planning to serve.
    • To make the loaded hummus ahead of time, keep the toppings and hummus seperate until you're ready to garnish and serve.
    • The fresh herbs and chopped salad are the most delicate toppings in this recipe, so keep seperate until the day you're plating and serving.

    What to Dip in (and serve with)Hummus

    The best part of hummus is what to dip into it! Here are a few favorites.

    • Of course, homemade pita bread which is also impressive to make.
    • Fresh vegetables such as mini bell peppers, radishes, carrots and cherry tomatoes.
    • Top the loaded hummus with grilled shish tawook.
    • Add falafel and make a Mediterranean falafel bowl or serve alongside a falafel plate for a fun mezze spread!

    More Mediterranean favorites

    • Greek style nachos layered with pita chips, hummus and olives.
      Greek Nachos with Hummus
    • Easy lemon orzo salad is tossed with a simple lemon vinaigrette, grilled corn, creamy feta and lots of fresh basil.
      Lemon Orzo Salad with Corn and Basil
    • Greek fries with crumbled feta, lemon, fresh herbs and cucumber yogurt sauce to dip into.
      Greek Fries with Feta and Tzatziki
    • Persian Doughnuts with Saffron and Rose Water (Bamieh)

    Loaded Hummus

    Samantha Ferraro

    LittleFerraroKitchen.com

    This loaded hummus is generously garnished with all the toppings including chopped salad, crumbled feta cheese, toasted pine nuts, olive oil, olives and bold spices.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 40 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Mezze
    Cuisine Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 292 kcal

    Equipment

    • Food Processor

    Ingredients
     
     

    Hummus

    • 15 ounce can chickpeas drained and rinsed
    • ¼ cup Tahini paste
    • 1-2 Garlic cloves grated
    • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
    • ½ teaspoon Cumin
    • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
    • ¼ cup Ice cold water may use more or less depending on consistency

    Toppings

    • ½ cup chopped kalamata olives
    • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
    • ¼ cup Olive oil
    • ¼ cup toasted pine nuts
    • Israeli chopped salad
    • 1 tablespoon Sumac
    • 1-2 tablespoons za'atar
    • Fresh mint finely chopped
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    Instructions
     

    • If you have the time, add chickpeas to a pot of boiling water and boil for 20 minutes to soften the chickpeas even further.
    • Drain and rinse chickpeas and remove the outer chickpea peel.
    • To a food processor, add the chickpeas, tahini paste, garlic, lemon juice, cumin and salt and blend together.
    • Add ice cold water a little bit at a time until desired consistency. You may use less than ¼ cup.
    • Blend until smooth and taste for seasoning.
    • Spread hummus onto a wide bowl and use the back of a spoon to create a well in the center.
    • Top hummus with all the toppings, chopped salad, crumbled feta cheese, toasted pine nuts, a good drizzle of olive oil, sprinkle of sumac and fresh mint.

    Notes

    Hummus can easily be made ahead up to a week in advance.
    Add the fresh toppings the same day you're planning to serve.
    To make the loaded hummus ahead of time, keep the toppings and hummus seperate until you're ready to garnish and serve.
    The fresh herbs and chopped salad are the most delicate toppings in this recipe, so keep seperate until the day you're plating and serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 292kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 8gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 714mgPotassium: 207mgFiber: 4gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 144IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 123mgIron: 3mg
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