Hummus Plate 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
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas under cold water to remove excess sodium.
- 2
Blend the Ingredients
In a food processor, combine the drained chickpeas, tahini, fresh lemon juice, garlic cloves, olive oil, ground cumin, and salt.
- 3
Add Water
While blending, slowly add water to achieve the desired creaminess. Blend until smooth.
- 4
- 5
Serve
Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle paprika on top.
Pita and Veggies Preparation
- 6
Prepare the Pita
Warm the pita bread in a toaster or on a skillet for a few minutes until soft and pliable.
- 7
- 8
Arrange the Plate
On a large plate, arrange the warm pita alongside the sliced vegetables, creating a colorful and inviting presentation.