Melted Snowman Hummus Platter (Printable Version)

Festive hummus shaped like a melted snowman with veggies and dippers for winter celebrations.

# 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

# Steps:

01 - Spread hummus on a large serving platter in an irregular puddle shape 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 make thin strips or matchsticks for the arms.
04 - Cut the red bell pepper into a thin strip and arrange it as a scarf on the hummus.
05 - Arrange olive pieces, carrot features, and bell pepper scarf atop the hummus to form the snowman’s face, buttons, arms, and scarf.
06 - Lightly drizzle olive oil over the hummus and sprinkle with chopped parsley and optional sesame seeds for garnish.
07 - Place sliced cucumbers, baby carrots, bell pepper strips, and gluten-free crackers or pita chips around the platter.
08 - Serve immediately and provide additional dippers as desired.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • Festive and playful presentation
  • Easy and quick to prepare
02 -
  • For a vegan version, ensure the hummus and dippers are vegan-friendly
  • Contains sesame and may contain tree nuts depending on hummus used
03 -
  • Use thin carrot strips for more realistic arms
  • Drizzle olive oil just before serving for best shine
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