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Easy Flavor-Packed Mediterranean Chickpea Hummus Bowls

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A quick and healthy Mediterranean chickpea hummus bowl featuring creamy hummus, fresh veggies, and bold flavors, perfect for busy days and versatile for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup (240 ml) hummus (store-bought or homemade)
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon (2 g) ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon (2 g) smoked paprika (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 small cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ cup (40 g) red onion, finely chopped
  • ½ cup (75 g) Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons (8 g) fresh parsley, chopped
  • Optional toppings: crumbled feta cheese, toasted pine nuts, sliced avocado

Instructions

  1. Drain and rinse one 15 oz (425 g) can of chickpeas thoroughly under cold water. Set aside to drain well.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup (240 ml) of hummus with 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1 teaspoon (2 g) of ground cumin, 1 teaspoon (2 g) of smoked paprika, and 1 minced garlic clove. Stir until well blended and creamy. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
  3. Dice 1 small cucumber, halve 1 cup (150 g) of cherry tomatoes, finely chop ¼ cup (40 g) of red onion, and slice ½ cup (75 g) of Kalamata olives.
  4. In serving bowls, spoon in a generous layer of the seasoned hummus. Top with the drained chickpeas, then scatter the chopped veggies evenly over the top. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons (8 g) of chopped fresh parsley.
  5. Add optional toppings such as crumbled feta cheese, toasted pine nuts, or sliced avocado if desired.
  6. Drizzle a little extra olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice over the bowls just before serving.

Notes

Rinse chickpeas well to remove canned taste. Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Keep veggies chopped uniformly for even texture. Prepare hummus base and veggies ahead but assemble just before serving to keep freshness. Optional toppings add richness and texture. Can be customized with different beans or added grains.

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