How To Make Olive Hummus
Today we are feasting with… Saint Basil the Great.
To celebrate this feast day, we are making Olive Hummus. This Middle Eastern dish is made by blending garbanzo beans with tahini, garlic, and lemon. In this version, we’ve incorporated olives to make a tangy, creamy dip suitable for any occasion.
For more information about Saint Basil the Great, please visit the website of Franciscan Media. You can also listen to this short audio clip to learn more about Saint Basil the Great.
Saint Basil the Great’s feast day is January 2nd and he is the patron saint of reformers, hospital administrators, monks, and Russia. Saint Basil the Great, pray for us.
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Ingredients:
- 2 (15.5 ounce) Garbanzo Beans, drained
- 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
- ½ cup Tahini
- 1 large Lemon, juiced
- ½ cup Kalamata Olives
- ½ cup Green Olives with Pimentos
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Crushed Red Peppers
- 2-4 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 package (12 ounces) Pita Bread OR accompaniment of your choice
Preparation Instructions:
- In the bowl of a large food processor, combine all ingredients up to the crushed red pepper.
- Pulse ingredients until incorporated, drizzling in the olive oil until a smooth consistency is reached.
- Serve with pita bread or vegetables of your choice.