Description
Create a vibrant and delicious Mediterranean Hummus Platter, perfect for sharing with friends and family. This easy-to-make appetizer features creamy homemade hummus surrounded by a colorful assortment of fresh vegetables, warm pita bread, and other Mediterranean delights.
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
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2-4 tablespoons ice water
- Assorted fresh vegetables (e.g., cucumber, bell peppers, carrots, cherry tomatoes)
- Pita bread, warmed and cut into wedges
- Optional: olives, feta cheese, roasted red peppers
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine drained chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and salt.
- Process until the mixture is smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- With the food processor running, gradually add ice water, one 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. Drizzle with a little extra olive oil.
- Arrange the warmed pita bread and assorted fresh vegetables around the hummus on a platter. Add any optional ingredients like olives, feta cheese, or roasted red peppers.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra smooth hummus, remove the skins from the chickpeas before processing.
- You can customize your platter with any of your favorite Mediterranean-inspired dips or toppings.
- Prep your vegetables ahead of time to make assembly even quicker.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook/Assembly
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approx. 1/8 of platter
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A