by manna nutrition & wellness
”There is none holy like the Lord: for there is none besides You; there is no rock like our God.“
1 samuel 2:2
looking for a delicious appetizer or snack when you want something healthy, light, and delicious— try out this greek platter!
once i started making hummus at home, i never went back. don’t be intimated, its SO easy! and it tastes much better than store bought hummus!
loaded greek platter
prep 15 minutes
serves 4-8
ingredients:
for the salad
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 large cucumber, cut into quartered slices
1/4 cup olives, halved
1/2 red onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp oregano
salt to taste
pepper to taste
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
parsley to garnish (optional)
for the hummus:
20 oz chickpeas
1/2 cup lemon juice
3/4 cup tahini
2-3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup— 1/2 cup water (depending on desired consistency)
1/2 tsp ground cumin
salt to taste
directions:
for hummus:
add tahini and lemon juice to a food processor and mix on high speed for about 1 minute.
scrape the sides of the food processor, then add olive oil, cumin, garlic, and salt and continue to blend for another minute.
scrape mixture off the sides of the processor, then add chickpeas to the mix. blend for another minute. it may become thick and turn into a ball, do not panic!
scrape off the sides, then turn the processor on low. while processor is mixing, slowly pour water to the mixture. continue to add water until completely blended and smooth.
transfer to tupperware and chill in the fridge while you make the salad.
for the platter:
add all cut vegetables, minced garlic, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper to a bowl and mix together.
on a platter, spread hummus with a large spoon and drizzle olive oil on top.
add salad on top of the hummus.
add chopped parsley pieces throughout the platter.
serve with pita chips or toasted bread.
enjoy!
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