Avocado Hummus with Crispy Pita Chips

Name: Avocado Hummus with Crispy Pita Chips
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 118 milliliters 1/2 packed cup arugula; 2 smalls large or avocados, seeded, peeled and coarsely chopped; 0 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 0 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning; 425 grams cannellini beans, rinsed and drained; 1 teaspoon chili or dried chipotle powder; 79 milliliters fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves; 1 clove garlic, smashed; 1 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning; 2 Tbsps fresh lemon juice; 1 large Zest of limes, optional; 79 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil; 2 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil; 2 whole wheat or plain pita breads, split in half horizontally

Avocado Hummus with Crispy Pita Chips might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This vegan recipe serves 6. One serving contains 400 calories, 9g of protein, and 27g of fat. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 30 minutes. A mixture of olive oil, pita breads, kosher salt, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty.

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Place an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F.

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In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, chili powder and lime zest if using.

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Chili Powder

Lime Zest

Cooking Oil

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Whisk

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Brush the mixture on both sides of the bread halves using a pastry brush.

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Bread

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Sprinkle the breads with the salt and pepper.

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Salt And Pepper

Cut each bread half into 8 wedges and place in a single layer on a baking sheet.

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Bread

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Bake until crisp and golden, 15 to 18 minutes.

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Combine the beans, avocado, arugula, parsley, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is coarsely chopped. Gradually add the olive oil until the mixture is creamy. Season with salt and pepper.

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Salt And Pepper

Lemon Juice