5-Minute Olive Hummus

This recipe is satisfying, inexpensive, and takes only 5 minutes to put together. I like this for late-night snacking or when last-minute company comes by for cocktails. Serve with fresh veggies or pita wedges. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to one week.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 5 mins
• Calories: 130 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
• 1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
• ⅓ cup pimento-stuffed Manzanilla olives

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Blend garbanzo beans, olives, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, basil, parsley, salt, and black pepper in a food processor or blender until smooth.