Hummus Platter Recipe
Served with pita bread and assorted vegetables.
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Ingredients
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Hummus
Vegetable Assortment
Pita Bread
Method
Hummus Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chickpeas
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas under cold water.
- 2
Blend Ingredients
In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, ground cumin, salt, and water. Blend until smooth.
- 3
Adjust Consistency
If the hummus is too thick, add more water, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
- 4
Season and Serve
Taste the hummus and adjust seasoning if necessary. Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle with additional olive oil and sprinkle paprika on top.
Vegetable Preparation
- 5
Prepare the Vegetables
Wash and cut the carrots into sticks, slice the cucumber, and cut the bell pepper into strips. Rinse the cherry tomatoes.
Serving
- 6
Plate the Hummus and Vegetables
On a large platter, add the prepared hummus in the center, surrounded by the assorted vegetable sticks and cherry tomatoes.
- 7
Add Pita Bread
Cut the pita bread into halves or quarters and arrange them around the hummus and vegetables for dipping.
