Description
A vibrant and inviting hummus board featuring two types of creamy hummus, stuffed grape leaves, fresh vegetables, and crunchy chips, perfect for a colorful and healthy appetizer or snack that serves 8 in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Hummus
- 10 ounces (1 1/4 cup) regular hummus
- 8 ounces (1 cup) roasted red pepper hummus
- Optional toppings: olive oil drizzle, chopped parsley, pine nuts, sprinkle of sumac
Accompaniments
- 8 stuffed grape leaves (dolmas)
- 1 cup baby carrots or small rainbow carrots, halved
- 1 cup snap peas
- 1 orange or red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes
- 3 Persian cucumbers (or 1 English cucumber), sliced
- 3 small radishes or 1 large radish, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Veggie Straws
- 1 1/2 cups pita chips
Instructions
- Prepare the hummus bowls: Place the regular hummus and roasted red pepper hummus into separate small bowls. Drizzle olive oil over the hummus, sprinkle chopped parsley and pine nuts on top, and add a light dusting of sumac if desired to enhance flavor and presentation.
- Arrange the hummus on the board: Position the bowls of hummus on opposite sides of a large cutting board or slate board. Place small spoons inside each hummus bowl for easy serving.
- Add the stuffed grape leaves: Arrange the stuffed grape leaves neatly in a small bowl and set it on the board to complement the hummus dips.
- Place fresh vegetables: Surround the hummus bowls and grape leaves with halved baby carrots, snap peas, sliced bell pepper, grape or cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, and thinly sliced radishes, distributing them evenly for a colorful display.
- Fill gaps with crunchy snacks: Use veggie straws and pita chips to fill any empty spaces on the board, adding texture and variety for dipping options.
- Serve immediately: Present the assembled hummus board straight away to maintain freshness and crispness of the vegetables and chips.
Notes
- Use a large wooden or slate board for a rustic and attractive presentation.
- Customize the hummus toppings to your taste preferences.
- Substitute any fresh vegetables based on seasonal availability or preference.
- This board is perfect for casual entertaining or healthy snacking.
- Keep ingredients chilled until just before serving to maintain freshness.
