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A colorful spread of various hummus and pita appetizers arranged on a wooden serving board

Hummus and Pita

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups canned chickpeas drained
  • 1/3 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for drizzling
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/4 cup water or more as needed
  • Pita bread cut into triangles

Method
 

  1. In a blender, combine chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, cumin, and salt.
  2. Blend until smooth, adding water as needed to reach the desired consistency.
  3. Taste the hummus and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
  4. Scoop the hummus into a bowl and drizzle with a little additional olive oil.
  5. Serve with pita triangles.