Touchdown Veggie Platter Hummus (Print Version)
Crisp vegetables paired with creamy homemade hummus for fresh, flavorful snacking.
# Recipe Ingredients:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
02 - 1 cup baby carrots
03 - 1 cup cucumber slices
04 - 1 cup celery sticks
05 - 1 cup red bell pepper strips
06 - 1 cup broccoli florets
07 - 1 cup cauliflower florets
08 - 1 cup snap peas
→ Hummus
09 - 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
10 - 1/4 cup tahini
11 - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
12 - 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
13 - 1 garlic clove, minced
14 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
15 - 1/2 tsp salt
16 - 2-3 tbsp cold water
→ Garnish
17 - 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
18 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
19 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Wash and cut all vegetables as specified. Arrange cherry tomatoes, baby carrots, cucumber slices, celery sticks, red bell pepper strips, broccoli florets, cauliflower florets, and snap peas attractively on a large serving platter.
02 - In a food processor, combine drained chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, and salt. Process until smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed.
03 - With the food processor running, gradually add cold water 1 tablespoon at a time until the hummus reaches your desired consistency. Blend for an additional 1-2 minutes for extra creaminess.
04 - Transfer hummus to a serving bowl, creating swirls on the surface. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle evenly with smoked paprika. Top with chopped fresh parsley if using.
05 - Place the garnished hummus bowl in the center of the vegetable platter. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The hummus comes together in minutes but tastes like it came from a serious Mediterranean restaurant
- Everyone can customize their own perfect bite without you playing short order cook
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- Room temperature hummus has infinitely better flavor than cold straight from the fridge
- Letting the hummus sit for even 15 minutes after making lets the flavors meld beautifully
03 -
- Roasting some vegetables like cauliflower or carrots creates incredible flavor contrast
- A splash of high quality olive oil right before serving makes everything taste restaurant quality