Mediterranean Hummus Bowl
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 garlic cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2–3 ice cubes
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 2 cups baby spinach
- ½ red onion (sliced)
- ½ pint Cherry tomatoes (quartered)
- ½ English cucumbers (sliced)
- 1 cup can chickpeas
- ½ cup olives (pitted)
- Chopped parsley (for serving)
- Extra virgin olive oil (for serving)
- Place chickpeas in a bowl of water and rub them together to peel the skin (optional step, but helps create a creamy texture).
- Drain the garbanzo beans and transfer them to a food processor. Blend them alone until they become powder-like, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Add the lemon juice, tahini, garlic cloves and salt and 2-3 ice cubes, and blend for about 5 minutes until smooth. Taste and adjust as needed by adding more lemon juice or salt.
- Spoon the hummus onto a plate or bowl, and spread the hummus with the back of a spoon to create swirls.
- Assemble the remaining ingredients on top of the hummus as desired.