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Hummus Dip with Fresh Vegetables and Pita
20min
6 servings
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This classic Mediterranean appetizer features creamy homemade hummus served with a colorful array of fresh vegetables and warm pita bread. The smooth, garlicky hummus is complemented by crisp cucumber slices, juicy tomatoes, tangy onions, and briny olives. This healthy and satisfying dish is perfect for sharing, ideal for parties, or as a light meal. It's a delicious way to enjoy a variety of textures and flavors while getting a good serving of vegetables.
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4 g
3 g
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Prepare chickpeas
Drain and rinse canned chickpeas. Reserve a few whole chickpeas for garnish.
Blend hummus base
In a food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, peeled garlic cloves, cumin, and salt. Process until smooth.
Add olive oil
With the processor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil.
Adjust consistency
Add ice water as needed to reach desired consistency, blending until smooth and creamy.
Prepare cucumber
Wash and slice cucumber into thin rounds or sticks.
Prepare tomatoes
Wash and cut tomatoes into wedges.
Prepare onion
Peel and thinly slice red onion.
Prepare olives
Drain olives if needed.
Warm pita
Warm pita bread in the oven or microwave. Cut into triangles if desired.
Assemble platter
Transfer hummus to a serving bowl. Arrange vegetables and olives around the hummus.
Garnish
Drizzle hummus with a little extra olive oil and sprinkle with reserved whole chickpeas.
Serve
Place warm pita bread on the platter. Serve immediately.
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