Hummus and Veggie Platter

This colorful Hummus and Veggie Platter is a delightful and nutritious lunch option, perfect for sharing or enjoying solo. Featuring creamy homemade hummus paired with a variety of fresh, crunchy vegetables, it's both satisfying and wholesome.

Ingredients

• Chickpeas - 1 cup (cooked or canned)
• Tahini - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 1 clove
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Ground cumin - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Water - 3 tablespoons (or as needed)
• Carrot - 1 large, cut into sticks
• Cucumber - 1 medium, cut into sticks
• Bell pepper - 1 medium (any color), cut into strips
• Cherry tomatoes - 1 cup, halved
• Radishes - 4, sliced
• Pita bread - 2 small, cut into wedges

Steps

1. In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, ground cumin, and salt.
2. Process until smooth, adding water gradually until the desired consistency is reached.
3. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
4. Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl.
5. Arrange the carrot sticks, cucumber sticks, bell pepper strips, cherry tomato halves, radish slices, and pita bread wedges around the hummus on a large platter.
6. Drizzle a little olive oil over the hummus and sprinkle with paprika or parsley for garnish, if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 350 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in plant-based protein from chickpeas.
• High in fiber, which aids in digestion and promotes satiety.

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