Hummus Platter Recipe
Creamy hummus served with pita and fresh vegetables
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Ingredients
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Hummus
Pita and Vegetables
Method
Hummus Preparation
- 1
Drain and Rinse Chickpeas
Open the canned chickpeas, drain them in a colander, and rinse under cold water to remove excess sodium.
- 2
Blend Ingredients
In a food processor, combine the drained chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic cloves, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and water. Blend until smooth.
- 3
Adjust Consistency
If the hummus is too thick, add a little more water, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach the desired creamy consistency.
- 4
Serve
Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle paprika on top for garnish.
Pita and Vegetables Preparation
- 5
Prepare Pita Bread
Cut the pita bread into wedges or halves for easy dipping.
- 6
Chop Vegetables
Wash and slice the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, carrots, and bell pepper into bite-sized pieces suitable for dipping.
- 7