Hummus Party Platter Recipes

Steps:

• Set about 2 tbsp chickpeas aside. Tip the rest of the chickpeas, the beetroot, garlic, tahini, oil and lemon juice into a food processor with a good pinch of salt. Blend until smooth, then check the seasoning, adding a little more salt or lemon if it needs it. Chill the hummus until you're ready to serve (it will keep for up to two days).
• Transfer the hummus to a wide, shallow bowl or spread over a platter. Drizzle with some oil, scatter with the reserved chickpeas, hazelnuts, seeds, sumac and chilli (if using). Arrange the crunchy veg and other accompaniments around the platter and let everyone dig in.

Steps:

• For the hummus beet: Place the chickpeas, olive oil, tahini, salt, beet, garlic and lemon into a food processor, along with 3 tablespoons of the reserved chickpea liquid (add more if required) and blitz until smooth. Transfer to serving dish.
• To serve, drizzle a little extra-virgin olive oil over top and garnish with the 5 reserved chickpeas, finely chopped pistachios and parsley.
• To assemble the platter: Decant the plant-based chive cream cheese into a serving bowl.
• Place the hummus and cream cheese in the center of a large serving platter.
• Arrange the grapes, artichokes, olives, peppers, almonds, cashews, cornichons, tomatoes and crackers around the dips.

Steps:

• Arrange hummus, vegetables, pita triangles and crackers on large serving platter.