Hummus Plate Recipe
House – made cilantro and beet hummus served with pita and veggies
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Ingredients
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Hummus
Veggies & Pita
Method
Hummus Preparation
Prepare the Ingredients
Rinse and drain the canned chickpeas. Cook the beet until tender and peel it. Prepare the garlic by peeling the cloves.
Blend the Ingredients
In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, tahini, fresh cilantro, cooked beet, garlic cloves, lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, and salt.
Adjust Consistency
Blend until smooth, adding water as needed to reach your desired consistency.
Taste and Adjust
Taste the hummus and adjust seasoning if necessary by adding more salt or lemon juice.
Serving
Warm the Pita
Warm the pita bread in a dry skillet or wrap in foil and heat in the oven for a few minutes.
Plate the Hummus
Spoon the prepared hummus into a serving bowl and drizzle with olive oil if desired.
Arrange the Plate
Serve the hummus with the sliced veggies and warm pita on the side.