Description
A colorful and healthy appetizer featuring fresh vegetables layered in cups with creamy hummus. Perfect for parties, meal prep, or a nutritious snack that’s both visually appealing and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced
- 1 cup Cucumbers, sliced rounds
- 1 cup Carrots, cut into sticks
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, whole
- 1 cup Hummus
- 2 tablespoons Fresh herbs
Instructions
- Prep vegetables: Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly. Pat completely dry to prevent soggy cups
- Cut vegetables: Slice bell peppers into strips, cucumbers into rounds, carrots into sticks. Keep cherry tomatoes whole
- Layer in cups: Start with cucumber rounds at bottom, add carrot sticks, then bell pepper strips
- Add hummus: Spoon hummus between layers or on top, filling gaps generously
- Final touches: Top each cup with a cherry tomato and fresh herb garnish if desired
- Serve: Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 2 hours to maintain crispness
Notes
- Cut vegetables into similar-sized pieces to ensure even layering and professional presentation in each cup
- Pat vegetables completely dry after washing to prevent the hummus from becoming watery or sliding around
- Use a piping bag or squeeze bottle for neater hummus application, especially when creating decorative patterns
- Chill the assembled cups for 30 minutes before serving to help flavors meld and vegetables stay extra crisp
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 85 calories
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: veggie cups hummus, healthy appetizer, vegetable cups, party snacks, meal prep, fresh vegetables, hummus recipe