Mediterranean Hummus Platter Veggies (Printable View)
A vibrant platter featuring creamy hummus and fresh Mediterranean vegetables with classic sides.
# What You'll Need:
→ Hummus Base
01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 3 tablespoons tahini
03 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
04 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
05 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 2–3 tablespoons cold water
→ Fresh Vegetables
09 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
10 - 1 cup cucumber, sliced
11 - 1 cup carrot sticks
12 - 1 cup red bell pepper strips
13 - 1/2 cup radishes, sliced
14 - 1/2 cup baby spinach or arugula leaves
→ Mediterranean Accompaniments
15 - 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
16 - 1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
17 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
18 - 1–2 rounds pita bread, cut into wedges
→ Garnishes
19 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
20 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or sumac
21 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and salt. Blend until smooth, adding cold water 1 tablespoon at a time to reach desired creaminess. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
02 - Spread the hummus in the center of a large serving platter. Using the back of a spoon, create swirls. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with smoked paprika or sumac and chopped parsley.
03 - Arrange cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, carrot sticks, bell pepper strips, radishes, and greens around the hummus in an attractive pattern.
04 - Add Kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, and feta cheese (if using) in separate clusters around the vegetables.
05 - Place pita wedges around the edge of the platter or serve on the side in a separate basket.
06 - Serve immediately, allowing guests to dip and enjoy with their preferred vegetable or bread.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You can throw everything together in twenty minutes flat and look like you spent hours planning
- Its the kind of food that makes people linger around the table, dipping and talking longer than expected
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- Room temperature hummus tastes significantly better than cold straight from the fridge
- The swirling motion isnt just for looks, it creates little pockets for the olive oil to collect
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- Peeling the chickpeas by pinching them between your fingers creates the smoothest hummus you've ever tasted
- A splash of ice water instead of room temperature water makes the hummus extra fluffy