Homemade Hummus Plate

10 minutesPrep time

No
Cook time

516 cal.Per serving

Ingredients for 1

1/2 cup

Chickpeas (canned)

1/2

Lemon

1/4 clove

Garlic

1/8 cup

Parsley (fresh)

1/4

Shallot

1 pinch

Cumin (ground)

optional

1 tbsp

Tahini

1/4

Cucumber

1/4 cup

Cherry tomatoes

optional

1/2 tsp

Balsamic vinegar

Blender, Colander, Knife

Step 1
Drain the canned chickpeas, reserving a bit of the liquid.
Step 2
Peel the garlic.
Step 3
In a blender, combine the chickpeas, garlic, half the lemon juice, cumin, salt, tahini (optional) & a drizzle of olive oil.
Step 4
Blend until smooth & creamy, adding the chickpea liquid if too thick.
Step 5
Peel & mince the shallot. Wash & dice both the tomato & the cucumber. Then chop the parsley.
Step 6
In a small bowl, mix together the tomato, cucumber, shallot, vinegar (optional), parsley, salt, pepper & a drizzle of oil.
Step 7
Spread the hummus over a serving plate.
Step 8
Top with the chopped veggies & their juicy dressing. Add an extra squeeze of lemon & drizzle of oil. Bust out the pita chips & get snacking!