Easy From Scratch Greek Layered Hummus Dip
Servings 8
Equipment
- Glass Bowls with Lids
- Trifle/Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 Cans (15oz) Chickpeas, Drained & Rinsed in Ice Water
- 1/8-1/4 Cup Plain Fat Free Greek Yogurt
- 4 Cloves Garlic, Minced
- 3-4 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
- Sea Salt/White Pepper to Taste
- 1/4 Teaspoon Sweet Paprika/Cumin to Taste
- Ice Cubes
- Handful of Fresh Cilantro and/or Parsley Leaves (or Both)
- 3/4 Cup Greek Fat Free Plain Yogurt
- 4 Roma Tomatoes, Chopped & Seeded
- 1 Can (15 oz) Chickpeas, Drained & Rinsed in Ice Water
- 2 Cans 2.5 ounce Cans of Sliced Black Olives, Drained
- 6 Ounces Athenos Fat Free Feta Cheese
Instructions
- Before beginning, drain and rinse the chickpeas in ice water using a colander. Shake well and lay them out on paper towels. Take a few paper towels and dab the tops of the beans too. Let them dry out for about 1 hour. After 1 hour, it will be easy to "peel" the skins off the beans. It is not mandatory to peel them, but I do and I think it produces a very creamy silky taste to the hummus as opposed to not peeling them. Also, I think peeling the beans results in a lighter hummus too (if that matters to you)
- In a food processor, combine 1/2 of the chickpeas and start pureeing. While pureeing, add a ice cube and continue pureeing. Add remaining beans and another ice cube and puree.
- Add in the yogurt, garlic cloves, lemon juice and pink sea salt. Taste and adjust ingredients using more of what you like. Add ground white pepper and cumin and mix again (if adding).
- Garnish with a sprinkling of sweet paprika if using. If you are going to eat the next day, then refrigerate. If you are going to eat soon after making, leave at room temperature.
- This entire base recipe is 0 Points on Weight Watchers. Now onto arranging the dip.
- Using a deep clear bowl or trifle bowl, spread a layer of hummus (recipe above). Next add a layer of fresh herbs. Follow with a layer of fat free plain yogurt. Next add a layer of tomatoes. Follow with a scattering of chickpeas. Add sliced black olives and then top with the Athenos Fat Free Feta Cheese. You can make 1 layer or 2. If you choose to do 2 layers, remember to leave enough ingredients to create the second layer. Lastly, top with fresh herbs (optional, but pretty). Refrigerate until serving.
- This makes 10 servings (at least). On the WW Plan, each serving is only 1 Point . Serve with fresh cut vegetables for dipping for 0 Points or, you can serve with Pita Chips (Points will vary)