Mediterranean Hummus Bowl Pita (Printable)

A vibrant bowl blending creamy hummus, fresh veggies, olives, and warm pita bread for a healthy meal option.

# What You Need:

→ Hummus

01 - 1 1/2 cups classic hummus (store-bought or homemade)

→ Fresh Vegetables

02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
04 - 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
05 - 1 cup baby spinach or mixed greens
06 - 1/4 cup roasted red peppers, sliced

→ Toppings

07 - 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
08 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (omit for vegan)
09 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
10 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
11 - 1 tsp smoked paprika or sumac (optional)
12 - Salt and pepper, to taste
13 - Lemon wedges, for serving

→ Accompaniment

14 - 4 whole wheat or regular pita breads, cut into wedges

# Directions:

01 - Spread about 1/3 cup hummus into the base of each serving bowl, creating a slight well in the center.
02 - Arrange the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, spinach, and roasted red peppers in colorful sections around the hummus.
03 - Top with Kalamata olives and sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese if using.
04 - Drizzle bowls with extra-virgin olive oil and scatter with fresh parsley.
05 - Season with a pinch of smoked paprika or sumac, and add salt and pepper to taste.
06 - Serve each bowl with warm pita wedges and lemon wedges on the side.
07 - Encourage diners to dip pita into the hummus and mix flavors as desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in twenty minutes with zero cooking required
  • You can customize the toppings based on whatever looks fresh at the market
  • The combination of creamy hummus with crisp vegetables feels incredibly satisfying
02 -
  • Room temperature hummus spreads much easier and tastes richer than cold from the refrigerator
  • Letting everyone customize their own bowl with different ratios of hummus to vegetables is part of the fun
03 -
  • Use a vegetable peeler to shave thin ribbons of cucumber for an elegant presentation
  • Mix a tablespoon of tahini into your hummus for an extra nutty richness