Hummus Platter Recipe
House made hummus served with pita and veggies.
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Ingredients
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Hummus
Pita and Veggies
Method
Hummus Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chickpeas
If using canned chickpeas, drain and rinse them under cold water. If using dried chickpeas, soak them overnight and cook until tender.
- 2
Blend the Hummus Ingredients
In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and water. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- 3
Adjust Consistency
If the hummus is too thick, add more water, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
- 4
Season and Serve
Taste the hummus and adjust seasoning if necessary. Transfer to a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with paprika.
Pita and Veggies Preparation
- 5
Prepare Pita Bread
Cut pita bread into wedges or halves for easy dipping.
- 6
Prepare Vegetables
Wash and cut the carrots, cucumbers, bell peppers, and celery into sticks or slices.
- 7
Arrange the Platter
On a large serving platter, arrange the hummus in the center, surrounded by pita wedges and an assortment of vegetable sticks for dipping.
