Hummus Plate Recipe
House-made hummus served with pita bread and veggies.
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Ingredients
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Hummus
Serving
Method
Hummus Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chickpeas
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas under cold water. Set aside.
- 2
Blend the Ingredients
In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, tahini, garlic cloves, lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and water.
- 3
Process Until Smooth
Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy. If the hummus is too thick, add an additional tablespoon of water and blend again.
- 4
Taste and Adjust
Taste the hummus and adjust seasoning with salt or lemon juice as desired.
Serving Preparation
- 5
- 6
Warm the Pita Bread
If desired, warm the pita bread in a toaster or oven until slightly toasted.
- 7
Plate the Dish
Spoon the hummus into a serving bowl and arrange the sliced vegetables and pita bread around it.