Layered Mediterranean Game Day Hummus Platter

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A visually dynamic hummus platter with layered flavors and textures, perfect for game day gatherings with olives, roasted red peppers, pine nuts, and fresh herbs. This Mediterranean-inspired game-day recipe (vegan), ready in about 10 minutes, blends Hummus, Roasted red peppers, sliced, Kalamata olives, pitted and halved into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Spread 1 1/2 cups of hummus evenly on a large serving plate, creating a shallow well in the center.
  2. Step 2: Arrange 1/2 cup sliced roasted red peppers in a ring around the hummus outer edge.
  3. Step 3: Scatter 1/3 cup halved Kalamata olives evenly over the hummus inside the pepper ring.
  4. Step 4: Sprinkle 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts over the top for crunch.
  5. Step 5: Drizzle 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil evenly over the entire platter.
  6. Step 6: Dust 1 tsp smoked paprika and 1 tsp lemon zest across the hummus surface for color and aroma.
  7. Step 7: Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
  8. Step 8: Serve with 1/2 medium sliced cucumber and 1 large pita bread cut into triangles for dipping.

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