A festive hummus platter shaped like a melted snowman, with olives, carrot, and bell pepper accents.
# Components:
→ 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 garnish)
06 - 1 tablespoon olive oil (for drizzling)
07 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds or black sesame seeds (optional for eyes and buttons)
→ Dippers
08 - Sliced cucumbers
09 - Baby carrots
10 - Bell pepper strips
11 - Gluten-free crackers or pita chips
# Directions:
01 - Spread the hummus in a large, irregular puddle shape on a serving platter to resemble a melted snowman.
02 - Slice one black olive into small rounds to create eyes and buttons.
03 - Peel and cut a small piece of carrot into a triangle for the nose, and cut thin strips or matchsticks for the arms.
04 - Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips to form a scarf shape.
05 - Arrange olive rounds, carrot pieces, and bell pepper strips on top of the hummus to form the face, buttons, arms, and scarf.
06 - Lightly drizzle olive oil over the hummus for shine and flavor, then sprinkle with chopped parsley and sesame seeds as desired.
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 if desired.
