Hummus Platter

This Hummus Platter is a delightful mix of creamy hummus, vibrant vegetables, and tangy olives, perfect for sharing. It's a refreshing and nutritious appetizer that captures the essence of Greek cuisine.

Ingredients

• Chickpeas - 200 grams (cooked or canned)
• Tahini - 30 grams
• Garlic - 1 clove
• Lemon juice - 30 ml
• Olive oil - 15 ml (plus extra for drizzling)
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Ground cumin - 1/4 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1/4 teaspoon (for garnish)
• Cucumber - 1 medium, sliced
• Cherry tomatoes - 150 grams, halved
• Kalamata olives - 100 grams
• Pita bread - 2 pieces, cut into triangles
• Fresh parsley - a handful, chopped (for garnish)

Steps

1. In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and ground cumin. Blend until smooth.
2. If the hummus is too thick, add a little water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
3. Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl and create a swirl on top with the back of a spoon. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle paprika for garnish.
4. Arrange the sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and Kalamata olives around the hummus on a large platter.
5. Serve with pita bread triangles for dipping and garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in plant-based protein and fiber from chickpeas.
• Loaded with healthy fats from olive oil and tahini.

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