Name: Creamy Olive Hummus Dip
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Greek, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 19 oz white beans; 3 garlic; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp lemon zest; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp tahini; 1 tsp kosher salt; 0.25 tsp ground pepper; 0.25 tsp ground cumin; 0.25 tsp chili flakes; 0.5 cup plain goat cheese; 0.5 cup pitted Castelvetrano olives; 2 ice cubes; 2 tbsp cold water

Method

Place the white beans, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, tahini, salt, pepper, cumin, and chili flakes in a food processor and blend until the mixture is completely smooth.
Add the goat cheese, Castelvetrano olives, small ice cubes, and cold water to the processor and blend again until the dip is creamy and all ingredients are fully incorporated.
Taste the dip and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice if desired.
Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl, drizzle a little extra olive oil on top if you like, and serve immediately with pita bread or fresh vegetables.

Tips while you cook

Blend base ingredients first: Process the beans, garlic, lemon juice, zest, olive oil, tahini, salt, pepper, cumin, and chili flakes together until completely smooth.
Add ice and water for creaminess: Incorporate the goat cheese, olives, small ice cubes, and cold water, then blend again until the dip is creamy.
Season before serving: Taste the dip and adjust salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed before transferring to a bowl.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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