Garden Patch Hummus
This vibrant Garden Patch Hummus is a feast for the eyes and the palate, transforming a simple hummus base into an edible garden with colorful vegetables and savory toppings. It's perfect for entertaining or as a delightful snack.
Equipment
- Food processor
- Serving bowl or platter
Ingredients
Hummus Base
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for drizzling
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garden Toppings
- 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup finely diced yellow bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons sliced black olives
- 1 tablespoon pine nuts lightly toasted
- Paprika for dusting
Instructions
Preparation
- Combine chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper in a food processor.
- Process until smooth, adding cold water if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Transfer hummus to a serving bowl or platter and smooth the surface.
- Chop parsley, dice bell peppers, slice olives, and toast pine nuts.
- Sprinkle parsley around the edge of the hummus to create a border.
- Arrange diced bell peppers in the center as "flowers" and place sliced olives as "stones" or centers.
- Sprinkle toasted pine nuts among the garden elements.
- Drizzle with extra olive oil and dust with paprika.
- Serve immediately with pita bread, vegetable sticks, or crackers.
Notes
For extra flavor, roast the garlic before mincing. You can also experiment with other finely chopped vegetables for your garden patch, such as cucumber or cherry tomatoes. Serve this hummus as an appetizer or a healthy snack. Ensure all fresh ingredients are finely chopped for the best presentation of the "garden."