Hummus Board with Fresh Vegetables and Grape Leaves Recipe
This vibrant and fresh hummus board features two varieties of creamy hummus paired with stuffed grape leaves and an assortment of crisp, colorful vegetables. Perfect for snacking or entertaining, this easy-to-assemble platter offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures that cater to a variety of palates.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Hummus and Accompaniments
- 10 ounces (1 ¼ cup) regular hummus
- 8 ounces (1 cup) roasted red pepper hummus
- 8 stuffed grape leaves (dolmas)
- optional topping for hummus: a drizzle of olive oil, chopped parsley, pine nuts, a sprinkle of sumac
Fresh Vegetables
- 1 cup baby carrots or small rainbow carrots, halved
- 1 cup snap peas
- 1 orange or red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes
- 3 Persian cucumbers (or 1 English cucumber), sliced
- 3 small radishes or 1 large radish, thinly sliced
Crunchy Snacks
- 1 cup Veggie Straws
- 1 ½ cups pita chips
Instructions
- Prepare Hummus: Place the two types of hummus in separate bowls. Optionally drizzle olive oil over the hummus, sprinkle with chopped parsley and pine nuts, and add a dash of sumac for extra flavor and presentation.
- Set Up Board: Position the bowls of hummus on opposite sides of a large cutting board or slate board. Place small spoons inside each hummus bowl for easy serving.
- Arrange Grape Leaves: Put the stuffed grape leaves into a small bowl and place this bowl on the board.
- Arrange Vegetables: Artfully arrange the halved carrots, snap peas, sliced bell peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, and thinly sliced radishes around the hummus bowls and grape leaves, creating an inviting, colorful display.
- Add Crunchy Snacks: Fill any gaps on the board with Veggie Straws and pita chips to complete the platter with added texture and crunch.
- Serve: Serve the hummus board immediately to ensure freshness and optimal texture of the vegetables and snacks.
Notes
- You can substitute or add additional vegetables such as celery sticks, broccoli florets, or olives to customize the board to your preferences.
- For a gluten-free option, replace pita chips with gluten-free crackers or additional fresh vegetables.
- Store any leftover vegetables separately in airtight containers and the hummus covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- This board is best enjoyed fresh and not assembled far in advance to maintain crispness of vegetables and chips.
- Optional toppings like pine nuts and sumac add texture and flavor but can be omitted for simplicity or allergies.
