Hummus is a delicious, healthy and versatile dish that originates from the Middle East. It is made from chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and salt, and can be served as a dip, a spread or a main meal. This Mediterranean Hummus Platter with Pita Bread is a great way to enjoy hummus, and can be easily adapted to suit your taste.
Ingredients:
1 can (400g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons tahini
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1/2 cup chopped roasted almonds
1/4 cup chopped roasted pistachios
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup pitted and halved Kalamata olives
4-6 pita breads
Method:
1. Add the chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, cumin, paprika and chili flakes to a food processor or blender, and process until smooth.
2. Transfer the hummus to a large serving platter, and top with the parsley, mint, almonds, pistachios, feta cheese and olives.
3. Serve with the pita breads.
Potential changes & improvements:
-If you prefer a thinner consistency, add more olive oil or lemon juice.
-Try different herbs and spices in the hummus, such as cilantro, basil or oregano.
-Add roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes or caramelized onions for extra flavor.
Works Well With…
-Hummus is a great dip for raw vegetables or pita chips.
-It can also be used as a sandwich spread or condiment.
Common Mistakes:
-Not blending the hummus long enough will result in a grainy texture.
-If the hummus is too thick, add more olive oil or water and blend until desired consistency is reached.
-If the hummus is too thin, add more chickpeas or tahini and blend until desired consistency is reached.
Nutritional Information:
-Calories: 400
-Fat: 27g
-Saturated Fat: 4g
-Cholesterol: 10mg
-Sodium: 940mg
-Carbohydrates: 32g
-Fiber: 7g
-Sugar: 5g
-Protein: 11g
Allergens:
-Chickpeas
-Tahini
-Almonds
-Pistachios
-Feta cheese