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Hummus Dip with Fresh Vegetables and Pita

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20min

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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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Ingredients

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1
Prepare chickpeas

Drain and rinse canned chickpeas. Reserve a few whole chickpeas for garnish.

2
Blend hummus base

In a food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, peeled garlic cloves, cumin, and salt. Process until smooth.

3
Add olive oil

With the processor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil.

4
Adjust consistency

Add ice water as needed to reach desired consistency, blending until smooth and creamy.

5
Prepare cucumber

Wash and slice cucumber into thin rounds or sticks.

6
Prepare tomatoes

Wash and cut tomatoes into wedges.

7
Prepare onion

Peel and thinly slice red onion.

8
Prepare olives

Drain olives if needed.

9
Warm pita

Warm pita bread in the oven or microwave. Cut into triangles if desired.

10
Assemble platter

Transfer hummus to a serving bowl. Arrange vegetables and olives around the hummus.

11
Garnish

Drizzle hummus with a little extra olive oil and sprinkle with reserved whole chickpeas.

12
Serve

Place warm pita bread on the platter. Serve immediately.

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