Jul 14 2026

Hummus Platter Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Hummus

Vegetable Dippers

Pita Chips

Method

Hummus Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare Chickpeas

    Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas under cold water. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Blend Ingredients

    In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, ground cumin, salt, and water. Blend until smooth and creamy.

  3. 3

    Adjust Consistency and Flavor

    If the hummus is too thick, add more water, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached. Adjust seasoning to taste.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl and drizzle with additional olive oil. Sprinkle paprika on top for garnish.

Vegetable Preparation

  1. 5

    Prepare Carrots

    Peel the carrots and cut them into sticks or rounds for easy dipping.

  2. 6

    Prepare Cucumbers

    Wash the cucumber, slice it in half lengthwise, and then cut into sticks or rounds.

  3. 7

    Prepare Bell Peppers

    Remove seeds from the bell pepper, then cut it into strips or bite-sized pieces.

  4. 8

    Prepare Cherry Tomatoes

    Wash the cherry tomatoes and leave them whole for dipping.

Pita Chips Preparation

  1. 9

    Prepare Pita Bread

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut each pita bread into wedges.

  2. 10

    Season and Bake

    Place the pita wedges on a baking sheet, brush them with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden and crispy.

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