Lemon, Garlic, and Olive Hummus

Yield: Approximately 12 ounces
Preparation Time: 10 minutes

A bright, well-balanced hummus with notes of lemon, garlic, and briny green olives. This versatile spread is perfect for crudités, crostini, and appetizers, or served alongside a main dish. It’s especially delicious with roasted vegetables or tucked into sandwiches.

Ingredients

• 12 ounces chickpeas
• 2 tablespoons aquafaba or water
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 tablespoons green olives
• 1 teaspoon olive brine
• Juice of 1 medium lemon
• ½ small garlic clove
• 1 teaspoon flake salt

Instructions

Combine the chickpeas, aquafaba or water, tahini, olive oil, green olives, olive brine, lemon juice, garlic, and salt in a blender or food processor.

Process until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as necessary.

Add additional water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and continue processing until the hummus reaches your desired consistency.

Taste and adjust the lemon, salt, or olive brine as needed.