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Fresh Beach Day Snack Board Recipe Easy Homemade Hummus Veggies Pita Chips Guide

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A quick and easy fresh snack board featuring homemade hummus, crisp veggies, and toasted pita chips, perfect for beach days, picnics, or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 3 tbsp tahini
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice)
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin (optional)
  • Salt to taste (start with 1/2 tsp)
  • 2–3 tbsp cold water (to adjust texture)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 large cucumber, sliced into rounds
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
  • 1 cup baby carrots or carrot sticks
  • 1/2 cup radishes, thinly sliced
  • Fresh parsley or mint leaves for garnish (optional)
  • 4 pita pockets, cut into triangles
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika or za’atar (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the hummus (about 10 minutes): In your food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, and salt. Blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. Slowly add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, to reach your desired creamy texture.
  2. Toast the pita chips (about 15 minutes): Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Toss pita triangles with olive oil, sea salt, and smoked paprika or za’atar if using. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway, until crisp and golden. Keep an eye on them to avoid burning.
  3. Prep the veggies (10 minutes): While the pita chips toast, rinse and slice all the vegetables. Halve cherry tomatoes, slice cucumber into rounds, cut bell pepper into strips, thinly slice radishes, and prepare carrot sticks. Arrange everything on a large board or platter.
  4. Assemble the snack board (5 minutes): Spoon the hummus into a bowl and place it on the board. Arrange the toasted pita chips and veggies around the hummus, adding fresh herbs on top for a pop of color. Drizzle a little extra olive oil over the hummus for a glossy look.
  5. Final touch: Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt or a dash of paprika on the hummus right before serving to enhance flavor.

Notes

For gluten-free option, swap pita chips with gluten-free crackers or crispbread. Keep hummus covered in fridge if made ahead and toast pita chips just before serving to maintain crunch. Adjust garlic and lemon juice to taste. Drizzle olive oil over hummus before serving for best flavor.

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