Hummus Board

Impress your loved ones with a delightful hummus board featuring a creamy blend of chickpeas, garlic, and olive oil, topped with fresh veggies and feta cheese. Serve with an array of freshly cut vegetables or warm pita bread! This enticing spread offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors for a healthy appetizer everyone will love.

If you have leftover ingredients for this recipe, you can make Greek pasta salad to have for lunch all week long!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• This hummus board is a crowd-pleaser! With a unique presentation, but simple recipe, everyone at your get-together will want to eat this.
• Health Benefits! Hummus is made from chickpeas, which are high in protein and fiber. It's a healthy, nutrient-dense option that fits well with many dietary restrictions, including vegan and gluten-free diets.
• Easy to make. Preparing a hummus board is relatively simple and requires minimal cooking. It's perfect for quick gatherings or as a last-minute appetizer.

Ingredients You Will Need

Chickpeas (garbanzo beans): rich in protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, making them an excellent source of nutrients that support muscle development, digestion, and overall health. Additionally, their low glycemic index helps regulate blood sugar levels, benefiting those with diabetes.

Olive Oil: It is really important to get a high-quality olive oil and one that is 100% olive oil and single origin, the food industry likes to cut corners when it comes to oils so be sure you check your labels.

Tahini: a paste made from ground sesame seeds, has a rich, nutty flavor with a slight bitterness and creamy texture. It is packed with healthy fats, protein, and essential vitamins and minerals like calcium and magnesium, which support bone health and overall wellness. I really like Artisana Market's tahini the best!

Garlic: is known for its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. It helps fight many diseases like the common cold, heart disease, and others.

Lemon juice: This adds a nice tartness to the dressing to help balance out the sweetness of the blueberries.

Cumin: This is a powerful spice that is used in many different cultures. It is one that helps promote digestion, is full of iron, is a powerful antioxidant and so much more!

Primal Palate Super Gyro Seasoning: The best Mediterranean-flavored spice blend! All the delicious spices with no extra fillers.

English Cucumber: This cucumber is crisp and crunchy from the high water content. It has a very low glycemic index, which means it does not spike your blood sugar very much. It helps reduce your cancer risk, eases diverticulitis, and promotes hydration.

Tomatoes: have a sweet, juicy flavor and a firm texture, they are low in calories and high in water content. They are high in vitamins A and, C so they support the immune system and are also high in fiber and antioxidants.

Red Onion: are full of antioxidants that help fight inflammation. They also have folate, manganese, and some vitamin C. They are antibacterial, help digestion (for some), and can help reduce your risk of cancer.

Feta Cheese: Traditional feta is made from sheep's milk, which can be more gut-friendly for people who have an intolerance to dairy. While not considered dairy-free, it is a great option if you can tolerate small amounts of dairy.

Kalamata Olives: are a nutritious fruit high in healthy fats, which support heart health, and they also provide vitamin E and antioxidants that help reduce inflammation. With a rich, savory flavor and briny taste, they add depth and complexity.

Recipe Variations

Store-Bought Hummus: To make this dish a bit quicker, you can always use your favorite store-bought hummus.

Dairy-free: If dairy does not work for your body, be sure to leave the feta cheese off, it is still just as great!

Greek Seasoning: If you don't have Primal Palate's Super Gyro Seasoning on hand, you can use and Greek or Mediterranean-inpsired blend!

Instructions

Make the hummus: Rinse and drain the chickpeas. Combine all of the hummus ingredients in a food processor. Blend until smooth, slowly adding extra olive oil if needed. Spread the hummus on your board or platter.

Make the veggie mix: Combine all of the veggie mix into a bowl and toss until distributed evenly. Top the hummus on the board with the veggie mix and evenly spread it out.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

What to serve the Hummus Platter with: I love serving this with grain-free crackers (Simple Mills is my favorite), pita crackers, pita, carrots, celery, and cucumbers. Feel free to add your favorite veggies or other goodies!

If you don't have a board: This can easily be served on a plate or in a shallow bowl as well!

Storage Tips

What to Serve With This Recipe

• Pita crackers, carrots, cucumbers, or any other crunchy veggie!
• Similar recipes or complimentary appetizers: Whipped Feta Dip, Prosciutto Wrapped Dates, Beet and Cauliflower Hummus

FAQs About Hummus Board Recipe