Description
Creamy Mediterranean hummus parties elevate snack time with bold flavors and colorful presentation. Layers of silky chickpea spread, zesty olive oil drizzle, and fresh herb garnishes invite guests to dive into this irresistible sharing experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) chickpeas (drained and rinsed, skins removed for extra smoothness)
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cumin (optional, for extra depth of flavor)
- 3 tablespoons cold water (adjust for creaminess)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (drizzle on top)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika or sumac (for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese (optional, for extra richness)
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts or chopped almonds (toasted, for crunch)
- Fresh parsley or cilantro (chopped, for a pop of color)
Serving Accompaniments:
- Pita bread or naan (cut into triangles, lightly toasted)
- Carrot sticks
- Cucumber slices
- Cherry tomatoes
- Red bell pepper strips
- Radishes (sliced thinly)
- Kalamata olives (or green olives)
- Feta cheese cubes (optional, for Mediterranean flavor)
Instructions
- Create a velvety base by pulverizing chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and cumin in a food processor until achieving a silky-smooth texture.
- Gradually introduce cold water, one tablespoon at a time, to fine-tune the hummus consistency, ensuring a luxurious, spreadable quality.
- Transfer the blended mixture into a serving bowl, artfully drizzling additional olive oil across the surface.
- Elevate the presentation by sprinkling a dusting of vibrant paprika, scattering crumbled feta, sprinkling toasted pine nuts, and garnishing with freshly chopped parsley.
- Select a spacious platter as your canvas, strategically positioning the hummus bowl at its center.
- Encircle the hummus with an array of accompaniments: triangular pita bread wedges, crisp vegetable crudités, briny olives, and cubed feta cheese.
- Enhance the culinary experience by introducing complementary condiment bowls featuring alternative hummus variations like smoky roasted red pepper or fiery harissa-infused renditions.
- Include a small dish of pure olive oil for guests who desire an extra layer of richness and flavor.
Notes
- Customize the hummus texture by adjusting water for a silkier or thicker dip, depending on personal preference.
- Enhance flavor depth by toasting cumin seeds before grinding or using freshly roasted garlic for a more intense taste profile.
- Boost nutritional value by incorporating alternative protein sources like white beans or edamame for those with chickpea sensitivities.
- Elevate presentation by creating artistic olive oil swirls, sprinkling za’atar spice blend, or adding colorful roasted vegetable garnishes for visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg