Olive and Oregano Hummus

Name: Olive and Oregano Hummus
Yield: Serves 8 (Makes about 2 cups)
Cuisine: Africa & Middle-East, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1/4 cup, water; 2 tablespoons, lemon juice; 1/4 cup, tahini, stirred well; 2 tablespoons, extra-virgin olive oil; 1 (15-ounce) can, chickpeas, rinsed; 1 , garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon, salt; 1/4 teaspoon, ground cumin; Pinch, cayenne; 1 tablespoon, chopped fresh oregano; 1/4 cup, pitted kalamata olives

Appetizers
Africa & Middle-East
Middle Eastern
Pasta, Grains, Rice & Beans
Fruits & Vegetables
Beans
Vegetables
Vegetarian

Appears in Cook's Country February/March 2012

Olives and fresh oregano elevate the flavors of our classic hummus recipe.

SERVES 8 (Makes about 2 cups)

TIME 20 minutes, plus 30 minutes chilling

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