Description
Celebrate the vibrant flavors of spring with this eye-catching Spring Veggie Hummus Platter. Bursting with fresh, crunchy vegetables and creamy homemade hummus, it’s the perfect dish for picnics, parties, or a delightful snack any day of the week. This platter not only dazzles the eyes but also brings people together to enjoy healthy eating in a fun and interactive way. Get ready to impress your guests with this delicious and colorful treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas (15 oz), drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- Assorted vegetables (carrots, cucumbers, bell peppers) – approximately 2 cups total, cut into sticks
- Pita bread or crackers for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Chickpeas: Drain and rinse canned chickpeas under cold water.
- Create the Hummus Base: In a food processor, blend chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, cumin, and paprika until smooth.
- Add Olive Oil: With the processor running, drizzle in olive oil until creamy. Adjust consistency with water if needed.
- Taste Test: Adjust seasoning as desired.
- Prep Veggies: While hummus chills in the fridge, chop assorted vegetables into sticks.
- Assemble Platter: Spoon hummus onto a serving platter and artistically arrange veggies and pita or crackers around it.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg