Hummus, Ricotta and Vegie Platter
photo by Lalaloula
- Ready In:
- 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 14
- Serves:
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4
ingredients
- 2 lebanese cucumbers (cut into sticks)
- 250 g cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 4 radishes (tops trimmed washed)
- 2 celery ribs (cut into sticks)
- 150 g low-fat ricotta cheese (wedge fresh)
- 2 whole wheat pita bread (cut into wedges)
- 1 lemon (cut into wedges to serve)
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Hummus
- 400 g chickpeas (rinsed drained)
- 1 tablespoon tahini (sesame paste)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1⁄8 teaspoon paprika (a pinch)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh)
- ground black pepper (fresh)
directions
- Hummus - Put chickpeas, tahini, oil, garlic and paprika in a small food process or use a handhelf blender and blend until alsmost smooth and then add lemon juice and season with pepper and process until smooth.
- Transfer hummus to a serving bowl and place on a platter.
- Arrange the cucumber, tomato, radishes, celery, ricotta and pita bread wedges on the platter to serve, accompanied with the lemon wedges.
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Reviews
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This is such a great idea, it is an ideal light lunch or snack as it is healthy, fresh, tasty and satisfying. The different veggies go great together and I like how flexible one can be here (I used heirloom tomatoes, cucumber and green capsicum).<br/>The hummus is super creamy and yummy, but could use a bit more seasoning for our taste. Some more paprika, a dash of cumin and cayenne pepper would be lovely additions. Also another clove of garlic if youre a garlic fan like us. :)<br/>The ricotta is a great accompaniement to the hummus, what a nice idea!<br/>THANK YOU SO MUCH for sharing this keeper with us, Pat!<br/>Made and reviewed for Everyday Tag Game May 2011.
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I'mPat
Australia
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