Black Olive & Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus

This past weekend felt more like the middle of August than mid-September. Little inclined to cook in a kitchen thick with humidity, I remembered that a hummus served along with some chopped vegetables and pita breads has long been a favored solution for a quick and easy meal, and how could I resist the combined flavors of olives and chickpeas? With the tart addition of sun-dried tomatoes, this is quite possibly a new addiction. My only regret is that I didn't make twice the amount.

Black Olive & Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus

Recipe by Lisa Turner Cuisine: Middle Eastern Published on September 14, 2008 A hummus for olive lovers and people who like plenty of flavor Preparation: 20 minutes Print this recipe Ingredients: 1/2 cup dried chickpeas (1 1/2 cups cooked or 1 14 oz can) 3 to 4 sun-dried tomatoes 4 tablespoons tahini 1 tablespoon olive oil juice of 1 lime (2 tablespoons) 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 green chili or jalapeño, seeded and chopped 1/3 cup pitted black olives 1 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon cayenne 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon paprika Instructions: Rinse the chickpeas and soak for 8 hours or overnight in several inches of water. Drain and rinse, then transfer to a medium saucepan and cover with fresh water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 1 to 2 hours or until the peas are buttery soft. Drain and set aside. Meanwhile, soak the sun-dried tomatoes in hot water for 15 minutes. Drain, reserving the soaking water, and roughly chop the tomatoes. In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, sun-dried tomatoes, tahini, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, chile or jalapeño, most of the black olives (reserve a few for garnish), salt, cumin seeds and cayenne. Process until all of the ingredients are combined and form a dip-like consistency. Add a little of the reserved sun-dried tomato liquid if necessary. Stir in the oregano, transfer to a serving bowl, sprinkle with paprika and garnish with a few olives. Makes about 2 cups

Other hummus recipes you might enjoy from Lisa's Kitchen:
Turkish Yogurt Hummus
Spicy Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

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Title : Black Olive & Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus
Description : This past weekend felt more like the middle of August than mid-September. Little inclined to cook in a kitchen thick with humidity, I reme...