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Hummus Wreath, Easy & Healthy Holiday Appetizer

Mallory
This Christmas Hummus Wreath is a great last-minute appetizer for the busy holiday season! All you need is hummus, veggies, a round platter, and a small bowl. 
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Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mediterranean

Equipment

  • 1 round platter
  • 1 small bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz hummus store-bought or homemade
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • ½ English cucumber, chopped
  • 6-8 cherry tomatoes
  • ¼ cup feta cheese crumbled
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

Optional for topping

Instructions
 

  • Start by preparing the bow that will go at the top of your hummus wreath. To make the bow, cut off the bottom of your red bell pepper and then cut the bottom in half. This will be the 2 sides of your bow. Cut 2 long slices of the pepper to make the ends of the bow and a small square to be the center of the bow. Set the components of the bow aside.
  • Place a small bowl in the center of a round platter to make the center of your wreath. Add large scoops of hummus around the bowl and use a rubber scraper or the flat side of a spoon to smooth out the hummus around the bowl into a wreath shape. Be sure to get the hummus up to the edge of the bowl.
  • Chop the cucumber, more of the bell pepper, and parsley. Add the chopped bell peppers, cucumbers, a sprinkle of feta cheese, and parsley on top of the hummus layer of the entire wreath. Place the cherry tomatoes around the wreath. 
  • Arrange the bell pepper pieces into a bow at the top center of the finished wreath. Optional: add a drizzle of olive oil, squeeze of lemon juice, green onions and toasted pine nuts on top. 

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Notes

Expert Tips
  • Be sure to use a small bowl that leaves plenty of room for the hummus!
  • Hold the bowl down firmly in the center of the round platter to make sure none of the hummus gets underneath it.
  • Chop the veggies into small pieces so you can distribute them evenly on the wreath.
  • Cut the red pepper bow before chopping the red pepper pieces that will go on the wreath itself.
Storage
Refrigerator - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days.
Dietitian Tip
The holidays are a time for parties and festivities and that often comes with foods that are high in sugar and unhealthy fats that can drag you down. Incorporating some healthier options like this Hummus Wreath is a fun & festive appetizer for a holiday event or holiday party. It's also a great way to get some extra nutrition to leave you feeling more energized! 
For more nutrition information and tips, visit mallorythedietitian.com. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do! 😊
Keyword 10 minutes or less, gluten free
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