Mediterranean Hummus Platter with Veggies (Printable)

Vibrant platter with creamy hummus, fresh vegetables, and Mediterranean accompaniments perfect for sharing.

# What You Need:

→ Hummus Base

01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 3 tbsp tahini
03 - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
04 - 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
05 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
06 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
07 - 1/2 tsp salt
08 - 2-3 tbsp 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 tbsp extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
20 - 1 tsp smoked paprika or sumac
21 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and salt in a food processor. Blend until completely smooth, adding cold water 1 tablespoon at a time until desired creamy consistency is achieved. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
02 - Spread prepared hummus in the center of a large serving platter. Use the back of a spoon to create decorative swirls in the surface. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with smoked paprika or sumac and chopped parsley.
03 - Surround the hummus with cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, carrot sticks, bell pepper strips, radishes, and leafy greens in attractive clusters.
04 - Place Kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, and feta cheese (if using) in separate sections around the vegetables for visual appeal.
05 - Arrange pita wedges around the perimeter of the platter or serve on a separate plate. Serve immediately for guests to dip and enjoy.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The hummus turns out silkier than store-bought every single time
  • Guests can customize their bites with whatever veggies call to them
  • It looks impressive but comes together in under 20 minutes flat
  • Everything can be prepped ahead so you're not scrambling when people arrive
02 -
  • Cold water is non-negotiable for that fluffy texture, room temperature water just wont give you the same results
  • The hummus tastes better after it sits for 15 minutes, so blend it first then arrange everything else
  • Don't overcrowd your platter or people will be afraid to reach in and mess it up
03 -
  • Reserve a few whole chickpeas to scatter on top for texture and to hint at what's inside
  • Warm your pita bread in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side, it transforms the experience completely
  • Keep a small bowl of extra water nearby while blending, you might need more than you think

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