Green Olive Hummus

This easy-to-make Green Olive Hummus is bright, briny, and ultra-creamy. Buttery olives blend with chickpeas, lemon, tahini, and garlic, while za’atar adds warmth and depth. It’s equally at home with a bowl of pita chips for snacking or served as part of a mezze-style spread.

• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas , drained and rinsed
• ½ cup pitted green Castelvetrano olives , plus more for garnish
• 3 tablespoons mild-tasting olive oil , plus more for serving
• ¼ cup tahini
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 to 3 small garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon finely-grated lemon zest
• ¾ teaspoon za'atar seasoning
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for a spicy kick)
• ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ¼ teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
• ¼ to ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
• ⅓ cup ice water
• ¼ cup flat-leaf parsley leaves , very finely chopped