Hummus Ricotta and Vegie Platter
Elevate your entertaining game with this vibrant and creamy Hummus Ricotta and Veggie Platter, a perfect appetizer or light meal that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Featuring a luscious blend of rich ricotta whipped with lemon zest and olive oil alongside classic, velvety hummus, this platter pairs perfectly with an assortment of crisp, colorful vegetables like carrots, cucumbers, radishes, and sugar snap peas. Drizzled with olive oil and garnished with fresh parsley for a gourmet touch, it’s a crowd-pleasing centerpiece that’s easy to assemble in just 20 minutes. Serve it with pita bread or crackers for an irresistible dipping experience, making it ideal for parties, potlucks, or healthy snacking. Perfectly balanced in flavor and texture, this recipe is a delightful fusion of creamy and crunchy that guests won’t be able to resist.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Hummus
- 1 cup Ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 medium Carrots, cut into sticks
- 1 medium Cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 4 medium Radishes, sliced
- 1 cup Sugar snap peas
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- 4 pieces Pita bread or crackers (for serving)
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix the ricotta cheese with the lemon zest, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Set aside.
Arrange the hummus on one side of a large platter and the whipped ricotta on the other, using the back of a spoon to create swoops or wells in each.
Drizzle the remaining olive oil evenly over the hummus and ricotta. If desired, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley for added flavor and visual appeal.
Prepare the vegetables: cut the carrots into sticks, slice the cucumber into rounds, and halve the cherry tomatoes. Slice the radishes thinly and wash the sugar snap peas.
Artfully arrange the prepared vegetables around the hummus and ricotta on the platter. Aim for a colorful and balanced display.
Add pita bread, crackers, or a combination of both around the edges of the platter for dipping.
Serve immediately, allowing guests to dip vegetables and bread into the hummus or ricotta as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2214 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.1 g | 130% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.1 g | 136% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 20.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 151 mg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 4212 mg | 183% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 256.8 g | 93% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 43.9 g | 157% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.9 g | ||
| Protein | 83.1 g | 166% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1618 mg | 124% | |
| Iron | 20.0 mg | 111% | |
| Potassium | 3780 mg | 80% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
