Pescatarian Crudités with Hummus
This platter is proof that simple, plant-forward eating can be genuinely exciting rather than an afterthought. The star is a silky, from-scratch hummus built on chickpeas, nutty tahini, bright lemon juice, and garlic-infused oil — blended long enough with ice water to achieve that ultra-smooth, cloud-like texture that store-bought versions rarely nail. A dusting of smoked paprika and an extra drizzle of oil in the center well make it look effortlessly gorgeous before a single vegetable hits the board. Surrounding it are crisp carrots, celery, sweet red bell pepper, cool cucumber, and peppery radishes — a lineup that brings real color and crunch to every bite. It comes together without any fuss, making it equally at home as a weeknight snack, a party centerpiece, or a light lunch. Because every ingredient here is naturally free of meat and seafood, it fits a pescatarian table without any substitutions or workarounds — just honest, vibrant food that everyone tends to reach for first.
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6 servings
For the hummus
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 3 tbsp tahini
- 2 tbsp garlic-infused oil, plus more for drizzling
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- 2–3 tbsp ice water
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
For the crudités
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 2 medium stalks celery, cut into sticks
- 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced into rounds or spears
- 6 radishes, trimmed and halved
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the drained chickpeas, tahini, garlic-infused oil, lemon juice, cumin, and salt to a food processor. Process for about 1 minute, until the mixture is roughly combined and paste-like.
- 2
With the processor running, drizzle in the ice water one tablespoon at a time, processing for 2–3 minutes total, until the hummus is very smooth and creamy and holds a soft peak when a spoon is lifted through it. Scrape down the sides as needed.
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