Meliz Cooks SUPER EASY Loaded Hummus

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories while ricotta is more affordable.

kalamata olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: black olives

Green olives are lower in calories; black olives are often cheaper.

Start with jarred chickpeas, drain some water but not all.

Add chickpeas to a blender for a smooth hummus texture.

Add tahini to the blender and blend until mixed.

Chop garlic and add it to the blender along with the juice of one lemon (about 2 tablespoons).

Add a pinch of salt to the blender and blend again.

Taste the hummus and adjust flavors by adding more lemon juice or garlic if desired.

Add a little olive oil to the hummus and blend again.

Prepare a salad with chopped parsley, tomatoes, and cucumbers.

Add olives to the salad, ensuring they are not pitted, and mix well.

Dress the salad with olive oil, lemon juice, and salt, then stir.

Spoon the hummus into a serving dish and top with extra chickpeas, olive oil, cumin, paprika, and sumac.

Add the salad on top of the hummus and garnish with fresh parsley.

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