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Pita and hummus is one of my favorite combinations, but hummus is incredibly versatile! This Middle Eastern dip, traditionally made with chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic, is savory, creamy, and super delicious. You can use it as a spread for sandwiches, a topping on Mediterranean-inspired dishes, a base for salad dressings, or a snackable dip for fresh veggies (like this board)!
How to Make Hummus
Hummus is actually quite tricky to make at home, so I usually opt for store-bought! If you want to try making your own, give this hummus recipe from Cookie + Kate a shot.
Some tips for extra-smooth hummus, if you do decide to make it at home:
- Always cook your chickpeas, even if they’re canned
- Use baking soda in the water when soaking and boiling the beans
- Remove the skins from the chickpeas
- Use ice-cold water when blending
- Only use freshly squeezed lemon juice
If you want to make your own beet hummus try this recipe!
Best Store-Bought Hummus
In my opinion, there is no one brand that shines above the rest–it all varies by what you’re looking for! Sometimes I want a smoother texture, and sometimes I want a flavor that other brands don’t sell. Just let your tastebuds lead the way! Here’s a hummus brand ranking article for help.
These are the brands I like best:
Pro tip: Fancy-up any store-bought hummus by adding it to a serving bowl, smoothing it out and cleaning off the edges, and add a swirl of olive oil or a garnish (for hummus that comes with a garnish, scoop it out and reserve for serving).
Types of Hummus
When you are shopping for hummus at the grocery store, most of the flavor variations are really just different toppings on plain hummus. But there are actually added ingredients that can change the flavor and/or texture of the hummus itself:
- Black bean hummus
- Lentil hummus
- Sweet potato hummus
- Red pepper hummus
- Green olive hummus
- Avocado hummus
- Chocolate hummus
Hummus Platter Recipe
Dips
- Plain hummus, store-bought or homemade
- Pine nut hummus, store-bought or homemade
- Beet hummus, store-bought or homemade
Veggies
- Red bell pepper, sliced
- Yellow bell pepper, sliced
- Orange carrots, halved
- Yellow carrots, halved
- Purple carrots, halved
- Radishes, halved
- Snap peas, halved lengthwise
- Persian cucumbers, quartered lengthwise
- Celery, trimmed and halved
- Cherry tomatoes on the vine
Carbs
- Mini pitas
- Pita chips
Garnish
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- Lemon slices
- Pine nut mixture (from Sabra Roasted Pine Nut hummus) or pesto
- Chopped canned beets
How to Make a Hummus Plate
- Add the plain hummus to a bowl and drizzle with olive oil and lemon slices. Add the pine nut hummus to a second bowl and top the pine nut mixture. Add the beet hummus to a third small bowl and top with chopped beets. Place the bowls in the center of a board.
- Arrange the bell peppers, carrots, radishes, snap peas, cucumbers, celery, tomatoes, mini pitas, and pita chips around the edge of the board in separate sections, being sure to separate similar colors.
What Goes Well With Hummus
Looking to expand your board? Try adding some:
- Tortilla chips
- Falafel
- Chicken shawarma
- Feta
- Tzatziki
- Olives
- Tabbouleh salad
- White bean salad
Show Me Your Hummus Platters
I hope this post inspires you to make this hummus board. Nothing makes me happier than seeing the beautiful snacks and spreads you create from my tips. If you make something inspired by this post, please tag me at @ainttooproudtomeg so I can see and share!
And, If you liked this recipe, please rate and review.
Pita and Hummus Plate
Ingredients
Dips
- Plain hummus store-bought or homemade
- Pine nut hummus store-bought or homemade
- Beet hummus store-bought or homemade
Veggies
- Red bell pepper sliced
- Yellow bell pepper sliced
- Orange carrots halved
- Yellow carrots halved
- Purple carrots halved
- Radishes halved
- Snap peas halved lengthwise
- Persian cucumbers quartered lengthwise
- Celery trimmed and halved
- Cherry tomatoes on the vine
Carbs
- Mini pitas
- Pita chips
Garnish
- Extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling
- Lemon slices
- Pine nut mixture or pesto
- Chopped canned beets
Instructions
- Add the plain hummus to a bowl and drizzle with olive oil and lemon slices. Add the pine nut hummus to a second bowl and top the pine nut mixture. Add the beet hummus to a third small bowl and top with chopped beets. Place the bowls in the center of a board.
- Arrange the bell peppers, carrots, radishes, snap peas, cucumbers, celery, tomatoes, mini pitas, and pita chips around the edge of the board in separate sections, being sure to separate similar colors.
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I am doing a big party for Car Week in Pebble Beach and came here for inspiration. This board is beautiful. I will definitely be recreating this! The hummus recipe is much appreciated. I’ll let you know how it turns out. (My event is August 15th)
These recipes were delicious and easy to follow. I had been wanting to make hummus for a while, and found this awesome post. Thank you, Meg, for making entertaining so fun and delicious!!!