A creative hummus spread arranged with olives, carrot, and pepper for a festive winter presentation.
# Ingredient List:
→ Hummus
01 - 2 cups classic hummus (store-bought or homemade)
→ Decorations (Snowman Features)
02 - 2 black olives (for eyes and buttons)
03 - 1 small carrot (for nose and arms)
04 - 1 red bell pepper (for scarf)
05 - 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (for decoration)
06 - 1 tablespoon olive oil (for drizzling)
07 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds or black sesame seeds (optional, for eyes/buttons)
→ Dippers
08 - Sliced cucumbers
09 - Baby carrots
10 - Bell pepper strips
11 - Gluten-free crackers or pita chips
# Steps:
01 - Spread the hummus on a large serving platter in an irregular puddle shape to mimic a melted snowman.
02 - Slice one black olive into small rounds to represent eyes and buttons.
03 - Peel and cut a small piece of carrot into a triangle for the nose; create thin strips or matchsticks from carrot for the arms.
04 - Cut the red bell pepper into thin strips and arrange it to form the snowman's scarf.
05 - Arrange the olive rounds, carrot pieces, and bell pepper strips on the hummus to depict the snowman’s face, buttons, arms, and scarf.
06 - Lightly drizzle olive oil over the hummus, then sprinkle chopped parsley and optional sesame seeds for added flavor and presentation.
07 - Surround the platter with sliced cucumbers, baby carrots, bell pepper strips, and gluten-free crackers or pita chips.
08 - Present immediately, offering additional dippers as desired.
