Description
Mediterranean Hummus Plate with Smoky Chickpeas is a vibrant and flavorful dish that elevates your dining experience. Featuring creamy hummus paired with crispy, smoky chickpeas, this recipe is perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in. Packed with wholesome ingredients and fresh veggies, it?s not only visually stunning but also a guilt-free indulgence that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup fresh veggies (cucumbers, bell peppers)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400?F (200?C). Pat dry the chickpeas with paper towels.
- Toss chickpeas in a bowl with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper until well-coated.
- Spread seasoned chickpeas on a baking sheet in one layer and roast for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- In a food processor, blend tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, cumin, salt, and cold water until smooth. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve by spreading hummus on a platter, topping with roasted chickpeas and garnishing with fresh veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg