Hummus Platter Recipe
A selection of house-made hummus served with pita bread and vegetables.
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Ingredients
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Hummus
Pita and Vegetables
Method
Hummus Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chickpeas
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas under cold water.
- 2
Blend the Ingredients
In a food processor, combine the rinsed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, ground cumin, and salt.
- 3
Adjust Consistency
Blend until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add water, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
- 4
Taste and Adjust Seasoning
Taste the hummus and add more salt or lemon juice if necessary. Blend again to combine.
- 5
Serve
Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl and drizzle with a little olive oil on top.
Pita and Vegetable Preparation
- 6
Prepare the Pita
Cut the pita bread into triangles or halves for easy dipping.
- 7
- 8
Arrange the Platter
On a large platter, arrange the sliced vegetables and pita bread around the bowl of hummus for serving.