Classic Hummus with Spiced 'n Baked Pita Chips
Classic Hummus with Spiced 'n Baked Pita Chips requires approximately 25 minutes from start to finish. This recipe serves 8. One serving contains 534 calories, 12g of protein, and 35g of fat. This recipe covers 15% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe from Foodnetwork requires tahini, pitas, olive oil, and ground cumin. It works well as an affordable hor d'oeuvre. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan diet.
Instructions
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In the bowl of a food processor, add the chickpeas, tahini, oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper. Process until smooth and creamy, adding some water to make it the consistency of dip. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more lemon, cumin, salt, and pepper. Scoop the hummus into a bowl. (May be covered and refrigerated at this point for up to 3 days.)
When ready to serve, garnish with cumin, paprika, and a drizzle of olive oil.
Baked Pita Chips or crudite.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cut the pitas into quarters and spread them onto the baking sheet.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, zatar, and sea salt, to taste.
Drizzle this mixture over the pita pieces and toss them together with your hands to coat them evenly.
Bake them until golden brown and crisp, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Remove them from the oven and let cool.