Description
Create a vibrant and delicious Mediterranean Hummus Platter, perfect for sharing with friends and family. This easy-to-assemble appetizer features creamy homemade hummus surrounded by a colorful assortment of fresh vegetables, warm pita bread, and flavorful toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 2-4 tablespoons ice water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- Pinch of ground cumin
- Assorted fresh vegetables: cucumber slices, carrot sticks, bell pepper strips, cherry tomatoes, broccoli florets
- Pita bread, warmed and cut into wedges
- Optional toppings: Kalamata olives, feta cheese, chopped parsley, paprika
Instructions
- Combine drained chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and cumin in a food processor.
- Process until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- With the food processor running, gradually add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the hummus reaches your desired creamy consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Spoon the hummus into a serving bowl and spread it evenly.
- Drizzle a little extra olive oil over the top of the hummus.
- Arrange the assorted fresh vegetables, pita bread wedges, and any optional toppings around the hummus on a large platter or board.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For an extra smooth hummus, you can peel the chickpeas before processing.
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice and garlic to your preference.
- Feel free to customize your platter with any of your favorite vegetables and dips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of platter
- Calories: Approx. 250-300 (will vary based on additions)
- Sugar: Approx. 5g
- Sodium: Approx. 300mg
- Fat: Approx. 15g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 25g
- Fiber: Approx. 8g
- Protein: Approx. 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg