Mediterranean Hummus Appetizer

Name: Mediterranean Hummus Appetizer
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 425 grams chickpeas, drained (simmered for about 5 minutes if desired); 0 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon cumin; 4 servings feta cheese, crumbled; 4 servings fresh basil, minced; 4 servings fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped; 1 clove roasted garlic; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 4 servings green olive, Basil and Almond Tapenade (Green Olive, Basil and Almond Tapenade); 4 servings green onion top, thin sliced; 4 servings kalamata olive; 3 Tbsps fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoons shredded lemon zest (optional and if adding cut back on the lemon juice); 59 milliliters olive oil (can sub part with juice from chickpeas); 4 servings paprika or sumac; 4 servings pita bread, warmed and cut into triangles; 4 servings roma tomato, coarsely chopped; 1 teaspoons salt (or to taste); 1 can sun-dried tomato, in olive oil (you also drizzle oil over dip); 4 servings light drizzle extra virgin olive oil or oil from sun-dried tomato; 3 Tbsps tahini (sesame paste); 2 Tbsps plain yogurt (optional) or 2 tablespoons sour cream (optional)

Mediterranean Hummus Appetizer might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 23% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains about 18g of protein, 36g of fat, and a total of 596 calories. If you have lemon zest, pita bread, feta cheese, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. This recipe is typical of middl eastern cuisine. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 25 minutes.