Mediterranean Hummus Bowl with Pita (Printable Version)

A colorful Mediterranean bowl with creamy hummus, crisp vegetables, tangy olives, and warm pita bread for a nourishing meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Hummus Base

01 - 1.5 cups classic hummus

→ Fresh Vegetables

02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
04 - 0.5 cup red onion, thinly sliced
05 - 1 cup baby spinach or mixed greens
06 - 0.25 cup roasted red peppers, sliced

→ Toppings

07 - 0.33 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
08 - 0.25 cup crumbled feta cheese, optional
09 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
11 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or sumac, optional
12 - Salt and pepper to taste
13 - Lemon wedges for serving

→ Accompaniment

14 - 4 whole wheat or regular pita breads, cut into wedges

# Directions:

01 - Spread approximately 0.33 cup of hummus into the base of each serving bowl, creating a shallow well in the center.
02 - Arrange cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, spinach, and roasted red peppers in colorful sections around the hummus.
03 - Top with Kalamata olives and sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese if using.
04 - Drizzle bowls with extra-virgin olive oil and scatter with fresh parsley.
05 - Season with a pinch of smoked paprika or sumac, and add salt and pepper to taste.
06 - Serve each bowl with warm pita wedges and lemon wedges on the side.
07 - Encourage diners to dip pita into the hummus and mix flavors as desired.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • These bowls are endlessly customizable so you can use whatever vegetables are looking best at the market that day.
  • The entire meal comes together in minutes but looks like youve spent hours in the kitchen creating something special.
02 -
  • Room temperature ingredients make all the difference, especially the hummus which becomes so much creamier when not refrigerator-cold.
  • Cutting the red onion as thin as possible prevents it from overpowering the other flavors while still providing that essential bite.
03 -
  • When using store-bought hummus, jazz it up by stirring in a splash of lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil before serving.
  • If preparing ahead for lunches, keep all components separate and assemble just before eating to maintain the perfect textures.

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