Super Olive Hummus Recipe (creamy, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free)

This olive hummus goes above and beyond with a triple dose of the good stuff: ripe olives, olive brine, and extra-virgin olive oil. The brine and a pop of dairy-free yogurt give it just a touch of extra tang to compliment the richness of the olives. Plus, it’s naturally vegan, gluten-free, and optionally allergy-friendly for a dip that everyone can enjoy. Pack it into lunch boxes or place it in a serving bowl for parties!

This recipe with photo for olive hummus was shared with us by the California Olive Committee.

Special Diet Notes: Super Olive Hummus

By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan, vegetarian, and generally food allergy-friendly! But to keep this olive hummus free-from, choose your vegan yogurt wisely. I’ve linked up to one that is free of top allergens.

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Super Olive Hummus

Prep time

10 mins

Total time

10 mins

Olives and just a touch of dairy-free yogurt elevate the flavor and creaminess of this easy dip.

Author: California Olive Committee

Serves: 2 cups

Ingredients

1 (6-ounce) can California Ripe Olives
1 (15-ounce) can rinsed and drained garbanzo beans
2 cloves garlic
2½ tablespoons sesame tahini
2½ tablespoons lemon juice
1½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus additional for drizzling
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
⅛–1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons plain or unsweetened dairy-free yogurt
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Pita bread wedges, pita chips or cut raw vegetables

Instructions

Open the olive can and strain, reserving 2 tablespoons of the brine.
Puree the beans, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and cayenne pepper in a food processor until very smooth. Add the yogurt and olive brine and mix again. Add two-thirds of the olives and pulse until coarsely chopped. Transfer to a serving bowl.
Coarsely chop the remaining olives and sprinkle over top of the hummus.
Drizzle the hummus with olive oil and sprinkle with parsley, if desired.
Serve the dip with pita bread wedges, pita chips or raw vegetables.