For a moment of everyday luxury that turns snacking into self-care, How Sweet Eats’ Hummus Platter is a win. Creamy homemade hummus is swirled into a bowl and finished with a drizzle of olive oil, then surrounded by crisp veggies, warm pita, and your favorite toppings. It’s colorful, fresh, and endlessly customizable. Whether you’re hosting friends, prepping lunch, or simply romanticizing your afternoon routine, this platter makes healthy feel indulgent and turns a simple bite into a little celebration.
INGREDIENTS
Caramelized Onion Hummus
- 1 sweet onion
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 25-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup tahini paste
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 4 to 5 tablespoons ice water
- 3 tablespoons olive oil + more for drizzling
- fresh herbs for topping
Roasted Red Pepper White Beans Hummus
- 2 15-ounce cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup tahini paste
- 2/3 cup chopped roasted red peppers
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 4 to 5 tablespoons ice water
- 3 tablespoons olive oil + more for drizzling
- crumbled feta for topping
Smoky Black Bean Hummus
- 2 15-ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup tahini paste
- 2 garlic cloves. minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 lime juiced
- 3 tablespoons ice water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil + more for drizzling
- cilantro for topping
Cold Couscous Salad
- 1 cup cooked couscous, cooled (you can make it ahead of time!)
- 1/2 cup chopped roasted red pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 lemon juiced
Quick Tzatziki
- 2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 seedless cucumber, grated
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- for serving:
- pita bread, pita chips, marinated olives, cucumber slices, red onion, lemon wedges, fresh herbs
INSTRUCTIONS
Caramelized Onion Hummus
- Heat a large pot over low heat and add the butter. Once melted, add the onions, thyme, and salt, stirring well. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden and caramelized. This will take a full 30 to 40 minutes – or longer! You can do it ahead of time. But go low and slow so the onions don’t burn. Let them cool (at least slightly) before adding them to the processor.
- Reserve a few chickpeas for topping. Place the chickpeas, tahini, the lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in your food processor. Puree until the chickpeas break down and the mixture starts to come together (it probably won’t be smooth at this point!). Make sure to scrape the sides with a spatula. Drizzle in the ice water. Blend it for a minute or two – just let it go! Once the water is in, the hummus should really start to get smooth – if you need a little more water, add it 1 tablespoon at a time. Drizzle in the olive oil. Taste and season with more salt and pepper if necessary. Scoop the hummus into a bowl, top with the reserved chickpeas, and drizzle with a touch of olive oil. Add the fresh herbs and serve!
Roasted Red Pepper White Beans Hummus
- Place the beans, tahini, peppers, garlic, lemon, salt, and pepper into the food processor. Puree until the chickpeas break down and the mixture starts to come together (it probably won’t be smooth at this point!). Make sure to scrape the sides with a spatula. Drizzle in the ice water. Blend it for a minute or two – just let it go! Once the water is in, the hummus should really start to get smooth – if you need a little more water, add it 1 tablespoon at a time. Drizzle in the olive oil. Taste and season with more salt and pepper if necessary. Scoop the hummus into a bowl, top with some crumbled feta and even red pepper flakes, and drizzle with a touch of olive oil. Add the fresh herbs and serve!
Smoky Black Bean Hummus
- Place the beans, tahini, cumin, paprika, garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper into the food processor. Puree until the beans break down and the mixture starts to come together (it probably won’t be smooth at this point!). Make sure to scrape the sides with a spatula. Drizzle in the ice water. Blend it for a minute or two – just let it go! Once the water is in, the hummus should really start to get smooth – if you need a little more water, add it 1 tablespoon at a time. Drizzle in the olive oil. Taste and season with more salt and pepper if necessary. Scoop the hummus into a bowl, top with cilantro, and drizzle with a touch of olive oil.
Cold Couscous Salad
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl until combined. Taste and season additionally if needed.
Quick Tzatziki
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl until combined. Taste and season additionally, or add more lemon if desired.