hummus platter
A vibrant and healthy hummus platter is perfect for snacking, parties, or as an appetizer. This colorful spread includes homemade hummus, fresh vegetables, pita bread, and olives, making it a delicious and nutritious choice.
Equipment
- 1 food processor
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 cutting board
- 1 knife
- 1 serving platter
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup tahini
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- to taste salt
- as needed water for consistency
- 1 large cucumber sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 cup baby carrots
- 1 package (8 oz) pita bread cut into triangles
- ½ cup Kalamata olives
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, and a pinch of salt.
- Blend the mixture until smooth. If the hummus is too thick, add cold water a tablespoon at a time, blending until you reach the desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning by adding more salt or lemon juice if needed.
- Transfer the hummus to a mixing bowl and drizzle with a little olive oil on top for garnish.
- On a large serving platter, arrange the sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red bell pepper, and baby carrots.
- Place the pita bread triangles around the vegetables and add a bowl of Kalamata olives in the center.
- Serve the hummus alongside the colorful arrangement of veggies and pita chips.
- Feel free to customize the platter with your favorite vegetables or additional toppings for the hummus.
Notes
You can customize the platter with your favorite vegetables or add extra toppings to the hummus, such as paprika or fresh herbs.
For an added flavor twist, try infusing the hummus with roasted red pepper or sun-dried tomatoes.