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A white platter with whipped hummus, topped with pomegranate seeds, herbs, seeds, and fried onions—finished with party-worthy hummus toppings—surrounded by pieces of pita bread and a bowl of crispy onions.

Party-Worthy Hummus (with Gorgeous Hummus Toppings)

Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
This party-worthy hummus is as beautiful as it is delicious. Creamy hummus is topped with crispy shallots, garlic, pine nuts, sage, dates, and pomegranate seeds, then drizzled with fragrant olive oil and a sprinkle of sumac. It’s festive, full of flavor, and the perfect appetizer for effortless holiday entertaining.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium shallots, thinly sliced
  • 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 10 small sage leaves
  • 2 cups hummus
  • 2 dates, pit removed and chopped small
  • 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
  • 1 pinch sumac
  • Mint or chopped parsley, for color

Instructions 

  • Heat the olive oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic slices and fry until they are crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove them from the pan with a slotted spoon and place them on a piece of paper towel.
    3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium shallots, 1 clove garlic
    Crispy fried shallots and garlic, perfect as party-worthy hummus toppings, are draining on a paper towel atop a white plate.
  • Add the pine nuts to the same pan and cook until they are golden, about 3 minutes. Remove them with a slotted spoon.
    2 tablespoons pine nuts
    Pine nuts being toasted in a black cast iron skillet on a white marble surface—perfect as party-worthy hummus toppings.
  • Add the sage leaves and cook until they are crispy and dark, about 5 minutes. Remove them from the pan.
    10 small sage leaves
    A black cast iron skillet with oil and several sage leaves frying inside—perfect for preparing unique hummus toppings—sits on a white surface.
  • Spread the hummus on a serving platter and use the back of a spoon to make a swirl pattern in the hummus.
    2 cups hummus
    A rectangular white plate with scalloped edges holds a smooth, even layer of party-worthy hummus, perfect for adding your favorite hummus toppings, all displayed on a white marble surface.
  • Top with the fried shallots, pine nuts, crispy sage, dates, and pomegranate. Pour the oil you used for cooking (it has tons of flavor!) over the hummus and then sprinkle with a little sumac. If you'd like a pop of color, add a few small mint leaves or a bit of minced parsley.
    2 dates, 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds, 1 pinch sumac, Mint or chopped parsley
    A rectangular white platter with party-worthy hummus, topped with pomegranate seeds, pine nuts, sautéed onions, dates, fried sage leaves, and fresh mint—an irresistible array of hummus toppings.

Notes

Serving ideas: Serve it with warm pita, toasted baguette slices, or fresh veggies for dipping. It also makes a beautiful centerpiece for a holiday grazing board or mezze platter — colorful, elegant, and totally crowd-pleasing.
Serving: 1 = ⅛ of the recipe, Calories: 176kcal, Carbohydrates: 12g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Sodium: 234mg, Potassium: 188mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 20IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 27mg, Iron: 2mg