Description
Mediterranean-inspired Hummus Party Dip showcases creamy blended chickpeas with elegant garnishes. Guests will adore this colorful platter featuring zesty herbs, olive oil drizzles, and complementary vegetable accompaniments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) chickpeas (drained and rinsed, skins removed for extra smoothness)
- 3 tbsps tahini
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 2 tbsps lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cumin (optional, for extra depth of flavor)
- 3 tbsps cold water (adjust for creaminess)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (drizzle on top)
- ½ tsp smoked paprika or sumac (for garnish)
- 2 tbsps crumbled feta cheese (optional, for extra richness)
- 2 tbsps pine nuts or chopped almonds (toasted, for crunch)
- Fresh parsley or cilantro (chopped, for a pop of color)
- 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
- Pulverization: Blend chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and cumin in a food processor until achieving a velvety, uniform consistency.
- Texture Refinement: Incrementally introduce cold water, one tablespoon at a time, to calibrate the hummus to a luxurious, spreadable smoothness.
- Plating and Garnishing: Cascade the mixture into a serving bowl, drizzle additional olive oil, and artfully dust with paprika, crumbled feta, toasted pine nuts, and freshly chopped parsley.
- Accompaniment Arrangement: Select a spacious platter, positioning the hummus centrally and surrounding it with pita bread wedges, vegetable crudités, olives, and feta cubes.
- Flavor Elevation: Integrate complementary condiment bowls featuring alternative hummus variations like smoky roasted red pepper or harissa-infused styles, and include a small olive oil dish for guests seeking enhanced richness.
Notes
- Chickpea Softening Trick: Soak dried chickpeas overnight or use baking soda during boiling to ensure ultra-creamy, smoother hummus texture.
- Consistency Control: Add cold water gradually, one tablespoon at a time, to achieve perfect spreadable smoothness without making the dip too runny.
- Flavor Amplification: Allow hummus to rest for 30 minutes before serving, enabling spices and ingredients to meld and intensify the overall taste profile.
- Dietary Adaptation: Swap traditional ingredients for gluten-free pita, use dairy-free feta alternatives, or create vegan versions by ensuring all garnishes complement plant-based requirements.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg