Dressed up hummus
Transform ordinary hummus into a gourmet appetizer with ease. Simply take store-bought hummus and add flavorful toppings like roasted lemons and olives. This quick trick turns a basic dip into an impressive dish.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 8 oz - 10 oz container plain hummus
- 1 lemon cut into slices or wedges
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2-3 cloves garlic crushed and roughly chopped
- 3 sprigs thyme or lemon thyme
- ¼ cup kalamata olives drained
- 1 teaspoon sumac optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉ (200℃).
- In an oven safe dish, combine olive oil, lemon slices, thyme, garlic, and olives.
- Roast for 15 minutes, or until lemons and garlic are lightly browned. Allow to cool for a few minutes.
- Spread ready made hummus on a plate or a in a shallow bowl. Using the back of the spoon, create a wave design or circular swoosh, leaving a well in the center.
- Sprinkle with sumac and spoon the roasted olive oil and lemon mixture into the center.
Notes
Serve with warm pita bread, fresh vegetables, crispy crackers, or pita chips.