Mediterranean Spiced Hummus #SundaySupper

April 19, 2015 By takeabiteoutofboca 53 Comments

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In need of a unique and delicious dip for upcoming summer parties and picnics? This zesty homemade hummus is filled with yummy spices straight from the Mediterranean.

There are two outdoor-friendly celebrations coming up this week — April 22nd is Earth Day and April 23rd is National Picnic Day! #SundaySupper loves a reason to celebrate, so we’re cooking up some yummy creations perfect for enjoying while outside. Thanks to T.R. of Gluten Free Crumbley for hosting!

When it comes to parties, I’m a total snacker. I like an assortment of different dips and of course, plenty of things to dip into the dips. Baby carrots, cucumber slices, cucumber sticks, pretzels, pita bread, tortilla chips… Fruit and a variety of salads are always good to have too. Hummus is a must — but not store-bought. Ever since learning how to make my own hummus, I refuse to buy it at the grocery store. It’s just WAY too easy to make it yourself! What’s even better is you totally control the ingredients, thus also controlling the fat and calorie content — super important when you’re making something that you know you’re going to be consuming copious amounts of. And you will definitely be eating TONS of this Mediterranean Spiced Hummus.

I used a spice blend straight from Israel for this homemade hummus, but it’s totally easy for you to achieve the same great taste by mixing up the blend on your own. Onion and tomato powders, Za’atar, pumpkin seeds, garlic…these are the main components of this Israeli Breakfast Blend. My friend bought it for me during her trip to Israel last year and I’m absolutely in love with it. Every so often, I unscrew the lid and just take in the incredible aroma. Ah, so delicious…

Mediterranean Spiced Hummus is just the thing to bring if you’re going on a picnic this week to celebrate National Picnic Day, or if you just feel like packing a basket on any given day to go out and enjoy the outdoors. Bring plenty of pita and veggies to dip or use it as a spread on your sandwich. Either way, you’re going to devour this Mediterranean Spiced Hummus in no time. My advice? Make a double batch!

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Mediterranean Spiced Hummus

In need of a unique and delicious dip for upcoming summer parties and picnics? This zesty homemade hummus is filled with yummy spices straight from the Mediterranean.

Author: Shaina

Recipe type: Dip

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

1 15 oz. can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
1 tbsp tahini (plus some of the liquid from the container)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp Israeli Breakfast Blend (or a mix of your favorite Mediterranean-inspired spiced)
2-3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper

Instructions

Add chickpeas, tahini, garlic and spice mix to a food processor fitted with a lid.
Start pureeing and slowly drizzle in the olive oil while the processor is going.
Stop every 30 seconds or so to scrape down the edges with a silicone spatula.
Continue to puree the mixture until it reaches your desired consistency.
Ingredient amounts can be adjusted if needed.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Let’s see what my #SundaySupper friends have made for our al fresco feast!
Appetizers:

Caprese Skewers by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
Crisp Cucumber Salsa with Southwest Style Chips by Momma’s Meals
French Onion Dip, with Greek Yogurt by Casa de Crews
Mediterranean Spiced Hummus by Take A Bite Out of Boca
Pepperoni Pinwheels by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
Watermelon Salad by annaDishes

Beverages:

Blackberry Lemonade by The Redhead Baker
Blueberry Mojito Mocktails by NeighborFood
Grandma’s Stuff by Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
Minty Cardinal Punch by Food Lust People Love
Pineapple Ginger Lemonade Spiked with Turmeric by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
Sangria Punch by A Day in the Life on the Farm
Strawberry Pineapple Lemonade by Noshing With The Nolands

Main Dishes:

Avocado Sriracha Egg Salad by Rants From My Crazy Kitchen
Barbecue Ranch Quinoa Chicken Salad by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Boneless Chicken Wings by Nosh My Way
Burger Ice Cream by Brunch with Joy
Chicken Salad Sliders by Life Tastes Good
Spanish tortilla by Caroline’s Cooking

Sides:

Broccoli & Tomato Pasta Salad by Flour On My Face
Buffalo Macaroni Salad by Sew You Think You Can Cook
Couscous Veggie Salad with Pesto by Cooking Chat
Fully Loaded Baked Potato Salad by Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch
Granola Salad by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
Greek Style Asparagus Salad by Curious Cuisiniere
No Mayo Slaw with Poppyseed Dressing by Palatable Pastime
Spiralized Beet and Goat Cheese Salad by The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
Sweet and Tangy Brussels Coleslaw with Fennel, Chopped Apples and Golden Raisins by Simply Healthy Family

Soups and Salads:

Barley and Rice Salad by Family Foodie
Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Dried Cranberries by Food Done Light
Layered Mason Jar Pasta Salad for Two by The Weekend Gourmet
Smoked Turkey Salad by Our Good Life
Spinach Salad with Apples & Pecans in an Apple Balsamic Vinaigrette by Carrie’s Experimental Kitchen
Nicoise Salad by The Petit Gourmet

Desserts:

Bacon-Bulleit Brownies by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
Fudgey Coca Cola Cake by Recipes Food and Cooking
Earth Day Cupcakes by Savory Experiments
Gluten Free Cookie Bars by Gluten Free Crumbley
Lemon Lime Pound Cake by Vintage Kitchen
Lemon Yuzu Cookies by NinjaBaker.com
Mini Lemon Chess Pies by Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
No-Bake Cookie Butter Chex Mix Bars by Wallflour Girl
Peanut Butter Bars by Cosmopolitan Cornbread
Peanut Butter Carob Bars by Pies and Plots
Sourdough Chunk Cookies by What Smells So Good?

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