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Loaded Hummus


  • Author: Sara McKenney
  • Total Time: 13 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings

Description

Loaded Hummus is a vibrant, crowd-pleasing platter of creamy hummus topped with juicy cherry tomatoes, briny olives, toasted pine nuts, fresh herbs, and a drizzle of olive oil. Perfect for entertaining or elevating a simple meal.


Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups hummus (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/3 cup green olives (whole or sliced)
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Warm pita bread, for serving

Instructions

  1. Spread the hummus onto a large plate, using the back of a spoon to create swirls.
  2. Scatter halved cherry tomatoes over one side of the hummus.
  3. Add green olives in the center or grouped with the tomatoes.
  4. Toast pine nuts in a dry skillet for 2–3 minutes until golden, then sprinkle on top.
  5. Garnish with chopped parsley and dust with paprika.
  6. Drizzle the olive oil over the entire dish.
  7. Serve immediately with warm pita bread.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 minutes