Description
A fresh and colorful appetizer featuring crisp vegetables beautifully layered in individual cups with creamy hummus. Perfect for parties, healthy snacking, or entertaining guests with a nutritious and visually appealing treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced
- 1 cup Cucumbers, rounds
- 1 cup Carrots, sticks
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, whole
- 1 cup Hummus
- Fresh herbs, optional garnish
Instructions
- Vegetable Prep: Wash and thoroughly dry all vegetables. Pat completely dry to prevent soggy cups.
- Cutting Technique: Slice bell peppers into uniform strips, cucumbers into thick rounds, carrots into finger-sized sticks.
- Tomato Preparation: Leave cherry tomatoes whole for maximum juiciness and visual impact as cup toppers.
- Layering Process: Start with cucumber rounds as base, add carrot sticks vertically, insert bell pepper strips around edges.
- Hummus Addition: Spoon 2-3 tablespoons hummus between layers or create generous dollop on top.
- Final Assembly: Crown each cup with cherry tomato, garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Chill vegetables for 30 minutes before assembly to ensure maximum crispness and refreshing temperature contrast
- Use a variety of hummus flavors like roasted red pepper or garlic to add exciting taste dimensions
- Assemble cups just before serving to maintain vegetable freshness and prevent hummus from making vegetables soggy
- Provide small spoons alongside cups for guests who prefer scooping hummus rather than dipping vegetables
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 85 calories
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: veggie cups hummus, healthy appetizer, party snacks, vegetable cups, hummus dip, fresh vegetables, entertaining food