Vegetables

Lemony Hummus with Roasted Fennel and Black Olives

Name: Lemony Hummus with Roasted Fennel and Black Olives
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 2 bulbs fennel, cored and cut into quarters; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; One 15-ounce can chickpeas (about 1 1/2 cups), rinsed and drained; 3 tablespoons tahini; 1 clove garlic; 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 3 tablespoons water; 1/4 cup sun-cured black olives, coarsely chopped; Coarsely chopped flat leaf parsley as garnish; 1/2 lemon, for serving

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Tangy, lemony hummus pairs beautifully with roasted fennel and black olives. Slideshow: More Hummus Recipes

By

Sarah Bolla

Published on August 10, 2015

Lemony Hummus with Roasted Fennel and Black Olives — Photo: © Sarah Bolla

Active Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Yield:

4

Ingredients

2 bulbs fennel, cored and cut into quarters
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
One 15-ounce can chickpeas (about 1 1/2 cups), rinsed and drained
3 tablespoons tahini
1 clove garlic
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3 tablespoons water
1/4 cup sun-cured black olives, coarsely chopped
Coarsely chopped flat leaf parsley as garnish
1/2 lemon, for serving

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. On the baking sheet, toss the fennel quarters with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Roast the fennel for about 25 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through, until the fennel is lightly golden brown in spots and tender.
Meanwhile, in the bowl of a food processor, combine the chickpeas, tahini, garlic, 3 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, cayenne pepper, and salt, and process until smooth. Adjust the consistency of the hummus with 3 tablespoons of water and scrape down the sides of the bowl. Pulse a few more times until incorporated and smooth. Taste to adjust for seasoning and transfer to a serving dish. Top the hummus with the roasted fennel quarters and black olives. Garnish with parsley, drizzle lightly with the olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice. Serve alongside warm pita bread.