🥙 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Perfect for snacking, parties, or light meals
- Mediterranean-inspired and customizable
- Naturally vegetarian and nutrient-dense
- Ready in minutes with simple ingredients
- Endlessly versatile—mix and match veggies, pita, herbs, and toppings
This beautiful Hummus Plate features creamy hummus topped with olive oil and herbs, surrounded by fresh vegetables, pita, olives, and optional toppings like feta or roasted nuts. A vibrant, healthy dish perfect for snacking, sharing, or meal prep.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Additional Time: 0 minutes
Cook Temperature: No cooking required
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2–4 servings
Ingredients
For the Hummus Base
- 1 ½ cups hummus (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley or mint
- ¼ tsp cumin (for sprinkling)
Dipping Vegetables
- ½ cup sliced cucumbers
- ½ cup sliced bell peppers
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup carrot sticks
- Optional: radishes, celery, snap peas
Additional Pairings
- ½ cup pita bread or pita chips
- ¼ cup Kalamata or marinated olives
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- Optional toppings:
- Roasted pine nuts
- Caramelized onions
- Tzatziki dollop
Directions
- Prepare the hummus base:
Spread hummus onto a large plate or shallow bowl using the back of a spoon. Create gentle swirls for texture. - Add the toppings:
Drizzle hummus with olive oil, sprinkle with cumin, and top with chopped parsley or mint. - Arrange the vegetables:
Place sliced cucumbers, peppers, cherry tomatoes, carrots, and any additional veggies around the hummus. - Add Mediterranean extras:
Scatter olives, crumble feta cheese (if using), and add any optional toppings. - Serve:
Add warm pita or pita chips on the side and enjoy immediately.
Recipe Notes & Variations
Variations
- Spicy Hummus Plate: Add paprika, Aleppo pepper, or chili oil on top.
- Creamy Style: Add a dollop of tzatziki or Greek yogurt.
- Middle Eastern Style: Garnish with sumac, za’atar, or roasted chickpeas.
- High-Protein: Serve with grilled chicken strips or falafel.
Tips
- Warm pita before serving for the best texture.
- Use multi-colored veggies for a vibrant presentation.
- Store prepped veggies separately to keep everything crisp.
🍽️ Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
(Assuming the recipe makes 2 servings — values are for 1 serving of a standard hummus plate with veggies + add-ins)
- Calories: 345
- Protein: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Dietary Fiber: 8g
- Total Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 9g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 440mg
- Sugar: 6g
- Vitamin A: 140% DV
- Vitamin C: 90% DV
- Calcium: 10% DV
- Iron: 20% DV
- Potassium: 680mg
Tools You’ll Need
- Serving Platter or Shallow Bowl – Get on Amazon
- Chef’s Knife – Get on Amazon
- Cutting Board – Get on Amazon
- Small Prep Bowls (for olives, toppings) – Get on Amazon
- Spoon or Offset Spreader (for styling hummus) – Get on Amazon
