Hummus Plate Recipe
House – made cilantro and beet hummus served with pita and veggies
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Ingredients
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Hummus
Veggies & Pita
Method
Hummus Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Rinse and drain the canned chickpeas. Cook the beet until tender and peel it. Prepare the garlic by peeling the cloves.
- 2
Blend the Ingredients
In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, tahini, fresh cilantro, cooked beet, garlic cloves, lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, and salt.
- 3
Adjust Consistency
Blend until smooth, adding water as needed to reach your desired consistency.
- 4
Taste and Adjust
Taste the hummus and adjust seasoning if necessary by adding more salt or lemon juice.
Serving
- 5
- 6
Warm the Pita
Warm the pita bread in a dry skillet or wrap in foil and heat in the oven for a few minutes.
- 7
Plate the Hummus
Spoon the prepared hummus into a serving bowl and drizzle with olive oil if desired.
- 8
Arrange the Plate
Serve the hummus with the sliced veggies and warm pita on the side.
