A festive hummus platter designed as a melted snowman with olives, carrots, peppers, and vibrant garnishes.
# What You Need:
→ Hummus
01 - 2 cups classic hummus (store-bought or homemade)
→ Decorations (Snowman Features)
02 - 2 black olives (for eyes and buttons)
03 - 1 small carrot (for nose and arms)
04 - 1 red bell pepper (for scarf)
05 - 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (for decoration)
06 - 1 tablespoon olive oil (for drizzling)
07 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds or black sesame seeds (optional, for eyes/buttons)
→ Dippers
08 - Sliced cucumbers
09 - Baby carrots
10 - Bell pepper strips
11 - Gluten-free crackers or pita chips
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 - Spread the hummus in an irregular puddle shape on a large serving platter to resemble a melted snowman.
02 - Slice one black olive into small rounds to create the eyes and buttons.
03 - Peel and cut a small piece of carrot into a triangle for the nose, and cut thin strips to form the arms.
04 - Slice the red bell pepper into a thin strip and shape it to represent a scarf.
05 - Arrange the olive rounds, carrot nose and arms, and bell pepper scarf on top of the hummus to complete the snowman design.
06 - Lightly drizzle olive oil over the hummus, then sprinkle with chopped parsley and optional sesame seeds.
07 - Place sliced cucumbers, baby carrots, bell pepper strips, and gluten-free crackers or pita chips around the platter.
08 - Serve immediately with additional dippers as desired.
