Description
This vibrant Rainbow Hummus Plate features a creamy homemade hummus blended with garlic, lemon, and tahini, paired with vibrant beetroot hummus for a colorful twist. Served with za’atar-dressed chickpeas, crisp rainbow carrots, mini cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and crunchy seeded crackers, this fresh, healthy dish is perfect as a light meal or appetizer with a delightful range of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Hummus
- 400g jarred chickpeas, drained
- 1 small garlic clove, grated
- 1 ½ lemons (½ lemon zested then juiced, 1 lemon juiced)
- 3 tbsp tahini
- 60–90ml water, divided
Dressing and Chickpeas
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp za’atar
- 1 tsp honey
- 100g cooked chickpeas (reserved from the jarred chickpeas)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Accompaniments
- 150g beetroot hummus
- 100g seeded crackers
- 8 rainbow carrots or regular small carrots
- 4 mini cucumbers
- 250g cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
- Prepare the Homemade Hummus: Tip 300g of the drained chickpeas into the bowl of a food processor along with 60ml of water and blitz until almost smooth. Add the grated garlic, zest and juice of ½ lemon, and the tahini. Blitz the mixture again for about 5 minutes, adding up to 30ml more water gradually, to achieve a smooth and silky hummus consistency.
- Make the Za’atar Dressing Chickpeas: In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, remaining 1 lemon juice, za’atar, and honey. Season the dressing well with salt and pepper. Stir in the reserved 100g chickpeas and set the seasoned chickpeas aside to marinate.
- Assemble the Rainbow Hummus Plate: On serving plates, swirl both the homemade hummus and the beetroot hummus in an artistic pattern. Arrange the seeded crackers, peeled or scrubbed carrots, mini cucumbers, and halved cherry tomatoes attractively around the hummus swirls.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle the za’atar dressed chickpeas over the arranged vegetables and crackers. Drizzle any remaining dressing over the plate for extra flavor. Serve immediately and enjoy the colorful, fresh flavors!
Notes
- For a smoother hummus, peel the chickpeas before blending, if desired.
- Adjust the water quantity when blending the hummus to get your preferred texture.
- Use fresh lemons for the best vibrant flavor in the hummus and dressing.
- To make it vegan, replace honey with maple syrup or agave nectar in the dressing.
- Store any leftover hummus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: Rainbow hummus, homemade hummus, beetroot hummus, za'atar chickpeas, healthy appetizer, Mediterranean dip, vegetarian snack, colorful vegetable platter
