hummus platter
A vibrant hummus platter is perfect for sharing or as an appetizer. Featuring creamy hummus paired with fresh vegetables, pita bread, and garnishes, this dish is both nutritious and visually appealing.
Equipment
- 1 Food processor or blender
- 1 Serving platter
- 1 Cutting board
- 2-4 Small bowls (for garnishes)
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chickpeas canned or boiled
- ¼ cup tahini
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- 2-4 tablespoons water as needed for consistency
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika for garnish
- Fresh parsley chopped for garnish
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cucumber sliced
- 1 bell pepper sliced
- 1 cup baby carrots
- 6 pita bread cut into wedges
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the cooked chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and salt.
- Blend until smooth, adding water one tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl and create a swirl on top.
- Drizzle olive oil over the hummus and sprinkle paprika and chopped parsley for garnish.
- On a large serving platter, arrange the cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, bell pepper slices, and baby carrots around the bowl of hummus.
- Place the pita bread wedges on the platter, ensuring everything is easily accessible for dipping.
Notes
Feel free to add other vegetables or snacks like olives or roasted red peppers to the platter.
For added flavor, consider topping your hummus with olives or additional spices like sumac.
This platter can be made ahead of time; just cover and refrigerate the hummus until serving.