ZA’ATAR HUMMUS BOWL. Weeknight Cooking.

Za'atar Hummus Bowl

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  • Level: Easy
  • Total: 40 min
  • Active: 25 min
  • Yield: 4 servings
This hummus bowl is loaded with a variety of fresh and tasty toppings, including raw, roasted and pickled vegetables, as well as warm, salty cubes of halloumi. While you can use store-bought hummus, we highly recommend making this easy hummus from scratch, which includes the flavorful additions of za’atar and cilantro and comes together quickly in a food processor.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Place a baking sheet in the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F. Toss the cauliflower and bell pepper with 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a bowl. Spread on the hot baking sheet and roast until just starting to brown, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, cut the halloumi into 3/4-inch cubes and drain on a plate lined with paper towels. Pat dry with more paper towels.
  2. Remove the baking sheet from the oven; push the vegetables over. Add the halloumi and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Roast until the vegetables and halloumi are browned, 20 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, make the hummus: Combine the chickpeas, 1/2 cup reserved chickpea liquid, the garlic, tahini, lemon zest and juice, cilantro, za’atar, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a food processor. Process, scraping down the food processor once or twice, until the hummus is creamy, 1 to 2 minutes. Add more chickpea liquid if the hummus is too thick; season with salt and pepper.
  4. Spread the hummus in shallow bowls. Top with the roasted vegetables, halloumi, cucumbers, pickled beets and flatbread. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with more za’atar.