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Mediterranean Diet Recipes

Tahini Hummus

Experience the perfect blend of creamy, smooth chickpeas, rich tahini, zesty lemon juice, aromatic garlic, and a touch of yogurt in our signature hummus. Packed with plant-based protein, fiber, and essential nutrients, this hummus is as healthy as it is delicious. A staple of the Mediterranean Diet, it’s perfect as a dip, spread, or side dish.

Serves 4-6

  • 2 cups cucumber, diced (cold)
  • 2 cups tomatoes, diced (cold)
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped (hot)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (hot)
  • 1 tsp dried mint (hot)
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice, fresh (cold)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (hot)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt (hot)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper (hot)
  1. Dice the cucumbers and tomatoes, and finely dice the red onion into a medium bowl.
  2. Add chopped fresh parsley, and dried mint to the salad.
  3. Add fresh lemon juice, salt and pepper and mix to combine.
  4. Next, drizzle the olive oil over the salad and give it a final toss.
  5. Taste again for salt and pepper.
  6. Serve immediately
  • 2 cans of chickpeas (drained and boiled in salted water with a dash of baking soda for 30 minutes)
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 ½ lemons, juiced
  • 2 tsps. kosher salt
  • ½ tsp fresh cracked black pepper
  • 3 tbsps. tahini
  • 1 dollop of plain yogurt
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Directions:

  1. Bring a large pot of water to boil, add a little salt and then add your chickpeas and a dash of baking soda to the water, stir, and let cook for 30 minutes.
  2. Roughly chop the garlic and add it to the bottom of the blender.
  3. Once your chickpeas are cooked, add them to the blender as well.
  4. Next, add fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper, and tahini.
  5. Blend to begin incorporating those ingredients and then stop and add the dollop of yogurt and drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
  6. Blend everything for another minute until smooth and creamy.
  7. Taste and season for more salt or lemon.
  8. Add your hummus to a platter and top with fresh parsley and paprika, or cumin!
  9. Enjoy with your favorite warm pita bread or vegetables.

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