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What grew over two centuries as a family heritage of pressing locally sourced olives from the northern hilly Beino landscape took on a full modernistic vocation in 2004, giving rise to Olive Trade and it's coveted Zejd brand.

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Creamy chickpeas, ripe avocado, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and a generous drizzle of Zejd Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil — blended to perfection. Top with fresh cilantro and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a vibrant twist. Perfect with pita, veggies, or as a fresh sandwich spread!
INGREDIENTS
  • 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
  • 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or lime juice for a zestier flavor)
  • 1 small garlic clove, peeled
  • 3 tablespoons Zejd Extra Virgin Olive Oil, plus more for drizzling
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1–2 tablespoons cold water or 1 small ice cube (optional, for texture)
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro or parsley (optional, for topping)Red pepper flakes (optional, for topping)
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, avocado, tahini, lemon (or lime) juice, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  2. Blend until mostly smooth.
  3. With the processor running, slowly stream in the Zejd EVOO.
  4. If the mixture is too thick, add cold water or a small ice cube and blend again until silky and creamy.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  6. Transfer to a serving bowl. Drizzle generously with Zejd EVOO, sprinkle with chopped cilantro or parsley, and add a pinch of red pepper flakes if desired.

Recipe uses this product

Creamy chickpeas, ripe avocado, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and a generous drizzle of Zejd Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil — blended to perfection. Top with fresh cilantro and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a vibrant twist. Perfect with pita, veggies, or as a fresh sandwich spread!

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
  • 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or lime juice for a zestier flavor)
  • 1 small garlic clove, peeled
  • 3 tablespoons Zejd Extra Virgin Olive Oil, plus more for drizzling
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1–2 tablespoons cold water or 1 small ice cube (optional, for texture)
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro or parsley (optional, for topping)Red pepper flakes (optional, for topping)
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, avocado, tahini, lemon (or lime) juice, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  2. Blend until mostly smooth.
  3. With the processor running, slowly stream in the Zejd EVOO.
  4. If the mixture is too thick, add cold water or a small ice cube and blend again until silky and creamy.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  6. Transfer to a serving bowl. Drizzle generously with Zejd EVOO, sprinkle with chopped cilantro or parsley, and add a pinch of red pepper flakes if desired.

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