Touchdown Veggie Platter (Printable)
A vibrant platter featuring fresh vegetables and creamy hummus, ideal for parties and casual bites.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Fresh Vegetables
01 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
02 - 1 cup baby carrots
03 - 1 cup cucumber slices
04 - 1 cup celery sticks
05 - 1 cup red bell pepper strips
06 - 1 cup broccoli florets
07 - 1 cup cauliflower florets
08 - 1 cup snap peas
→ Hummus Base
09 - 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
10 - 1/4 cup tahini
11 - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
12 - 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
13 - 1 garlic clove, minced
14 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
15 - 1/2 tsp salt
16 - 2-3 tbsp cold water
→ Garnish
17 - 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
18 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
19 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
# Steps:
01 - Wash and prep all vegetables as directed. Halve cherry tomatoes, slice cucumbers, cut celery into sticks, slice red bell pepper into strips, and separate broccoli and cauliflower into florets. Arrange attractively on a large serving platter.
02 - Combine chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and salt in a food processor. Blend until completely smooth, gradually adding cold water 1 tablespoon at a time until desired creamy consistency is achieved.
03 - Transfer hummus to a serving bowl, creating a small well in the center. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle smoked paprika over the top. Garnish with chopped parsley if using. Place bowl in center of vegetable platter and serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The hummus comes out impossibly creamy, like something from a restaurant but better because you control everything
- People will swarm this platter before they even notice whatever else you spent hours making
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- The hummus tastes significantly better after it sits for an hour in the refrigerator, letting the flavors meld together
- Room temperature hummus is creamier and more flavorful than cold, so take it out thirty minutes before serving
03 -
- Peeling the chickpeas takes five extra minutes but creates hummus so smooth your guests will ask what your secret ingredient is
- Add roasted red peppers to the hummus base for a smoky variation that disappears even faster than the original