Herb Hummus Dip Platter, gluten-free

If you're not fond of store-bought hummus, it is worthwhile to prepare it from scratch. Give my creamy Herb Hummus Dip a try, infused with the delicious flavors of parsley, chives, cumin, and lemon juice.

Herb Hummus Dip Platter, gluten-free

Herb Hummus Dip Platter, gluten-free

Serves 6

Ingredients:

400g can organic chickpeas

1/2 cup parsley

1/4 cup chives

1/4 cup dill

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (plus extra to drizzle)

1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (extra may be needed)

2 whole garlic cloves

2 tbsp tahini

2 tbsp water (more or less)

1 tsp sea salt

1/2 tsp cumin powder

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions:

1. Rinse and drain chickpeas and prepare all other ingredients.

2. Add all ingredients to a food processor and blitz until smooth.

3. If hummus is too thick, add a tablespoon of lemon juice or water at a time until consistency is smooth (not too thick or thin).

4. Place hummus on a platter or in a bowl and drizzle olive oil and scatter herbs over the top.

5. Will keep it in the refrigerator in an airtight container for a week.

Serve on Platter with:

Wafers / Crackers

Carrot sticks

Zucchini sticks

Cucumber sticks

Snow peas

Tomatoes

Olives

Strawberries

Herb Hummus Dip Platter, gluten-free

Margaret Pahos @CreateCookShare