Hummus Platter Recipe
Creamy hummus served with pita bread and vegetables.
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Ingredients
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Hummus
Platter
Method
Hummus Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chickpeas
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas under cold running water to remove excess sodium and preservatives.
- 2
Blend Ingredients
In a food processor, combine the rinsed chickpeas, tahini, garlic cloves, olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, salt, and water.
- 3
Process until Smooth
Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy. If the hummus is too thick, add more water, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
- 4
- 5
Serve
Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle paprika on top for garnish.
Platter Assembly
- 6
- 7
Arrange the Platter
On a large serving platter, arrange the cut vegetables and cherry tomatoes around the bowl of hummus.
- 8
Add the Pita Bread
Cut the pita bread into triangles and place them around the vegetables and hummus for easy dipping.
- 9
Enjoy
Serve immediately and enjoy your hummus platter with fresh vegetables and pita bread.