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A Mediterranean hummus platter is the ultimate vegan appetizer for any occasion. With a base of creamy, homemade hummus and an assortment of fresh vegetables, olives, and warm pita, this platter is healthy, flavorful, and visually stunning.
A vibrant and colorful hummus platter that’s perfect for sharing, this appetizer combines homemade hummus with an array of fresh veggies, olives, and pita bread. It’s both healthy and packed with bold Mediterranean flavors.
Mediterranean Hummus Platter
A Mediterranean hummus platter is the ultimate vegan appetizer for any occasion. With a base of creamy, homemade hummus and an assortment of fresh vegetables, olives, and warm pita, this platter is healthy, flavorful, and visually stunning.
Equipment
- Food processor
- Large serving platter
- Knife
Ingredients
- – 1 can chickpeas 15 oz, drained
- – ¼ cup tahini
- – 2 tbsp olive oil
- – 2 tbsp lemon juice
- – 2 cloves garlic minced
- – ½ tsp ground cumin
- – Salt to taste
- – Water as needed for texture
- – 1 cucumber sliced
- – 1 red bell pepper sliced
- – 1 carrot cut into sticks
- – A handful of cherry tomatoes
- – Kalamata olives
- – Warm pita bread or pita chips
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and salt.
- Blend until smooth, adding water as needed to achieve the desired consistency.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more lemon or garlic if desired.
- Spread the hummus in the center of a large serving platter.
- Arrange the sliced vegetables, olives, and warm pita around the hummus.
- Drizzle the hummus with olive oil and sprinkle with paprika or fresh herbs for extra flavor.
Notes
This hummus platter is highly versatile. Feel free to add other Mediterranean elements like marinated artichokes, roasted red peppers, or stuffed grape leaves. You can also make different hummus variations by adding roasted beets or red peppers to the mix.
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