Mezzetta Garlic Stuffed Olive Hummus Recipe & Fire-Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Thank you to Mezzetta for sponsoring this post and inspiring me to create an awesome holiday recipe for my family to enjoy.

I was so excited to be able to participate in the Mezetta Memories campaign! They have so many products that are perfect for adding a punch of flavor to dishes, and this time of year, I can use a shortcut to flavorful foods everyone will love! I know I love their olives and usually have several types of them in my fridge.

I knew immediately I wanted to make hummus. I have guests coming over tomorrow for lunch and I want an additional appetizer to go along with what I’m going to prepare, and I need to be able to keep it light and flavorful. The Mezzetta Garlic-Stuffed Olives and Fire-Roasted Red Peppers turned out to be perfect for making a quick, healthy hummus that’s sure to be a huge hit!

This is SUCH an easy recipe. No cooking, just ingredients piled into a blender or food processor and voila!!! I’ve made a lot of hummus in my day and I have to say, using the Mezzetta olives and peppers gave it such a lift- it is easily the best hummus I’ve ever made. I’m having to refrain from wolfing down the olive-garlic one with a spoon before my guests get here tomorrow! I don’t think I’ll ever make plain hummus again! You can find some other awesome recipes on the Mezzata website.

Mezzetta Fire-Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

2 cans chickpeas, one drained, one with liquid
1T garlic powder
1/3 C tahini
3T lemon juice
1C Mezzetta Fire-Roasted Red Peppers
Cumin (if desired) for dusting

Add all ingredients except the cumin to your blender or food processor. Blend to a smooth consistency. Serve garnished with more Mezzetta Fire-Roasted Red Peppers, a sprinkling of cumin, and you’re good to go!

 

Mezzatta Garlic Stuffed Olive Hummus

2 cans chickpeas, one drained, one with liquid
1/3 C tahini
3T lemon juice
1/2-2/3 C Mezzetta Garlic Stuffed Olives

Add all ingredients to your blender or food processor. Blend to a smooth consistency. You can adjust the amount of olives & garlic to taste- I love garlic more than I can say, so I went heavy on them. Yum.

These dips are fantastic for holiday get-togethers- no baking or cooking, no messy cleanup. It takes a mere five minutes to prepare and serve, and with some pita bread or crackers they make a perfect addition to any meal or potluck.

EDIT: GIVEAWAY IS OVER BUT MEZZETTA HAS OTHER GIVEAWAYS OFTEN.

And I have some great news to share- Mezzetta is hosting a daily giveaway that will run from December 1st – December 31st. Each day a winner will be selected at random to win a Mezzetta Holiday Gift Basket full of amazing prizes! Just click on this link or the gift basket picture to go to Mezzetta’s home page.  They also have a great $0.50 coupon right now!

Mezzetta Favorites Holiday Gift Basket (31 Winners – Daily) includes:
• 100% Italian Estate Grown Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Golden Greek Peperoncini
• Garlic Stuffed Olives
• Castelvetrano Olives
• Pitted Greek Kalamata Olives
• Roasted Marinated Red & Yellow Sweet Bell Peppers
• Cocktail Onions
• 1 Apron (from House Party contents)
• 1 Metal Olive Spoon (from House Party contents)
• 1 Tote Bag (from House Party contents)
• 1 Ceramic Bowl

Enter today for a chance to win, and the next time you’re at the grocery store be sure and grab one of their delicious jars of peppers, pesto, olives and more! It’ll really take your cooking to the next level!