Ingredients for Oil-Free Hummus:
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 cup water (adjust for desired consistency)
- Salt to taste
- Paprika (optional, for garnish)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- Ingredients for the Platter:
- Fresh vegetables (such as cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, carrot sticks, bell pepper strips, and celery sticks)
- Pita bread or pita chips (oil-free)
- Olives
- Pickles
- Fresh fruit (such as grapes or apple slices)
- Roasted chickpeas (optional)
- Fresh herbs (such as parsley or cilantro) for garnis
- Instructions:
- 1. Prepare the Hummus:
- o In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, and a pinch of salt.
- o Blend until smooth, gradually adding water until the desired consistency is reached.
- o Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- o Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl and garnish with paprika and fresh parsley if desired.
- 2. Prepare the Platter:
- o Wash and slice the fresh vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- o Arrange the vegetables, pita bread or pita chips, olives, pickles, and fresh fruit on a large serving platter.
- o Add a bowl of roasted chickpeas if using.
- o Garnish the platter with fresh herbs.
- 3. Serve:
- o Place the hummus bowl in the center of the platter.
- o Serve immediately and enjoy your colorful, nutritious, and delicious oil-free vegan hummus platter!