Mediterranean Hummus Appetizer

Ingredients

• 15 ounce garbanzo beans drained for 5 minutes if desired canned (simmered )
• 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper 
• 1 teaspoon cumin 
• 4 servings feta cheese crumbled
• 4 servings basil fresh minced
• 4 servings basil fresh minced
• 4 servings cilantro leaves fresh chopped
• 1 clove roasted garlic 
• 2  garlic clove minced
• 4 servings olive green ( Olive, Basil and Almond Tapenade)
• 4 servings spring onion sliced thin
• 4 servings kalamata olives 
• 3 tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
• 0.5 teaspoon juice of lemon shredded (optional and if adding cut back on the lemon juice)
• 0.3 cup olive oil with juice from chickpeas)
• 4 servings paprika 
• 4 servings wholewheat pita breads warmed cut into triangles
• 4 servings roma tomatoes coarsely chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon salt to taste (or )
• 1 can sun-dried olives (you also drizzle oil over dip)
• 4 servings olive oil extra virgin light
• 3 tablespoons tahini (sesame paste)
• 2 tablespoons yogurt plain

Equipment

• food processor
• blender

Directions

1. Place all hummus ingredients into a blender or food processor; blend until smooth.
2. Add some reserved broth should you desire a thinner hummus.Refrigerate for about 1 3 hours for flavors to blend.
3. Transfer mixture to a serving plate and spread hummus out evenly into a circle.
4. Garnish with the above toppings according to your taste in the order listed.
5. Sprinkle over all with paprika or sumac.
6. Serve with warmed pita triangles.