A fresh Mediterranean platter with creamy hummus, warm pita, and crisp veggie sticks—simple, tasty, and wholesome.
# What You'll Need:
→ Hummus
01 - 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas (or 1 can, drained and rinsed)
02 - 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
03 - 1/4 cup tahini
04 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
05 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus additional for serving
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 2 to 3 tablespoons cold water
08 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
→ Homemade Pita Bread
09 - 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
10 - 2 teaspoons instant dry yeast
11 - 1 teaspoon sugar
12 - 3/4 cup warm water
13 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
14 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Veggie Sticks
15 - 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
16 - 1 cucumber, cut into sticks
17 - 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
18 - 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
19 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
# Method:
01 - In a food processor, blend tahini and fresh lemon juice for 1 minute until creamy. Add olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, and sea salt, then process for 30 seconds. Incorporate chickpeas and blend for 1 minute. Scrape sides, add 2 tablespoons cold water, and process until smooth and fluffy, adding more water if needed. Taste and adjust seasoning. Transfer to a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and optionally garnish with paprika or sesame seeds.
02 - In a bowl, dissolve instant dry yeast and sugar in warm water and let sit for 5 minutes until frothy. Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Mix to form a dough. Knead on a floured surface for 5 to 7 minutes until smooth.
03 - Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area for 1 hour until doubled in size.
04 - Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). Place a baking stone or tray inside to heat thoroughly.
05 - Punch down the dough, divide into 6 equal balls, and roll each into a 1/4-inch thick circle. Place on the preheated baking surface and bake for 3 to 4 minutes until puffy and lightly golden. Cover with a clean kitchen towel to retain softness.
06 - Wash and cut carrots, cucumber, red and yellow bell peppers into sticks or strips. Arrange with cherry tomatoes on a serving platter.
07 - Arrange the hummus in a bowl, surround with warm pita wedges and vegetable sticks for serving.
