This delicious and nutritious snack combines homemade hummus with a variety of fresh vegetables for a colorful and flavorful platter. It's perfect for parties or as a healthy midday snack.
Ingredients
Hummus
- Chickpeas — 1 can (15 oz) (400 g)
- Tahini — 1/3 cup (80 ml)
- Garlic — 2 cloves, minced
- Lemon juice — 2 tablespoons (30 ml)
- Olive oil — 2 tablespoons (30 ml)
- Salt — 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 g)
- Ground Cumin — 1/2 teaspoon (1 g)
Veggie Platter
- Carrots — 2, peeled and sliced
- Cucumbers — 2, sliced
- Bell Peppers — 1 red, 1 yellow, sliced
- Cherry tomatoes — 1 cup (150 g), halved
- Celery — 2 stalks, sliced
- Broccoli Florets — 1 cup (100 g)
- Cauliflower florets — 1 cup (100 g)
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Step 1
Step 1
Rinse and drain the chickpeas.
Step 2
Step 2
In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, tahini, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and ground cumin. Process until smooth and creamy.
Step 3
Step 3
If the consistency is too thick, add a tablespoon of water and process again.
Step 4
Step 4
Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl.
Step 5
Step 5
Arrange the sliced carrots, cucumbers, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, celery, broccoli florets, and cauliflower florets on a serving platter.
Step 6
Step 6
Serve the hummus alongside the veggie platter for dipping.
Step 7
Step 7
Enjoy this tasty and healthy snack!
