Holly's Hummus Recipe
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Holly's Hummus

By: HMayes  
"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."

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What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Prep Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 cups
 

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 122 | Total Fat: 6.7g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2007 by Chris McCoy 
Simple and tasty. Be careful on the seasoning. Between the olives and about 1/2 teaspoon of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2008 by CURIALL 
I think this is really tasty. Be aware that this tastes like an olive hummus, rather than a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2008 by ZakLovesJesusChrist 
Thanks for the hummus recipe. I altered the recipe by adding two roasted, red pepper strips,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2008 by poppyseed 
Very Good! I used a few sprigs of fresh cilantro and a few sprinkles of dried basil. I like to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2008 by KAREN160 
This is tasty, and the olives are a good substitute for tahini which can be quite expensive. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2008 by Laura Roberts 
I LOVE hummus, and this is a really great basic recipe. Personally, I'm not a friend of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2008 by Amanda! 
I looove this hummus! I needed a good hummus recipe that didn't require tahini, and this is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2007 by Lo 
What have I been spending $3.99 on tiny tubs of hummus for??? Had no idea how easy it would... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2008 by angel32462 
This was really yummy. I did add more garlic, and less salt, but other then that it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2008 by brenchick2002 
this is a great recipe for hummus, I was so afraid not to use tahini and not get the... MORE

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