Homemade Hummus Plate

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!