Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more
  • extra virgin olive oil, for garnish
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans white beans, such as cannellini
  • 2 teaspoons coarse salt, plus more
  • coarse salt, as needed
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons tahini (sesame paste)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 4 pita breads, warmed and cut into triangles
  • 1 plum tomato, seeded and very finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons pitted kalamata olives, very finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 12 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • coarse salt & freshly ground black pepper

Method

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the onion, garlic, thyme, and rosemary.
  • Cook until onions are translucent, 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Add beans with their liquid, 1 cup of water, salt, pepper, and cayenne, and bring to a simmer.
  • Cook until liquid is nearly evaporated, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Remove thyme and rosemary sprigs; discard.
  • Carefully transfer mixture to the bowl of a food processor, add the tahini and lemon, and puree until smooth.
  • Adjust seasoning for taste.
  • Let cool.
  • For the Relish, stir together the tomato, olives, olive oil, parsley, lemon juice and zest until well combined.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Top the Hummus with the relish and drizzle with olive oil before serving with pita triangles.
  • Top with Kalamata relish and drizzle with olive oil before serving.
  • Serve with pita triangles.