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Elegant Swirled Hummus Platter with Carved Radish Flowers

Enjoy a visually stunning and delicious Elegant Swirled Hummus Platter, featuring creamy homemade hummus, intricately carved radish flowers, and delicate cucumber ribbons. Perfect for entertaining, this appetizer is as beautiful as it is flavorful.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Paring knife
  • Vegetable peeler

Ingredients
  

Hummus Ingredients

  • 1 can (15-ounce) chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup cold water (or more for desired consistency)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Garnish & Serving

  • 4-5 red radishes washed and trimmed
  • 1 small cucumber washed
  • Fresh parsley or dill chopped, for garnish
  • Paprika or sumac for dusting
  • Assorted crackers for serving
  • pita bread for serving
  • vegetable sticks for serving

Instructions
 

Prepare the Hummus

  • Combine chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, water, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Process until smooth and creamy, adding more water if needed, then adjust seasonings to taste.

Carve Radish Flowers

  • Using a paring knife, make thin, curved cuts around each radish, overlapping to create petals, then gently fan them out to form a flower. Optionally, make a small cross-cut in the center for a more open bloom.

Prepare Cucumber Ribbons

  • Create long, thin cucumber ribbons using a vegetable peeler.

Assemble the Platter

  • Spread the prepared hummus evenly onto a serving platter or shallow bowl.
  • Use the back of a spoon or skewer to create an elegant swirl pattern on the hummus surface.

Garnish & Detail

  • Artfully place the carved radish flowers and arrange cucumber ribbons on the hummus, along the edge, or interspersed.
  • Drizzle a little extra virgin olive oil over the hummus, then lightly dust with paprika or sumac for color.
  • Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley or dill over the platter for garnish.

Serve

  • Arrange assorted crackers, pita bread, and vegetable sticks around the hummus platter for dipping and serve immediately.

Notes

For an extra vibrant platter, you can use a mix of red and watermelon radishes. Ensure the hummus is very smooth for the best swirling effect. This platter is best served fresh, but hummus can be made a day ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.