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Hummus and Pita Chips

Crispy baked pita chips and smooth homemade chickpea hummus.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans chickpeas drained
  • 0.25 cup tahini
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 pita rounds cut into wedges

Method
 

  1. Blend the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and 3 tablespoons of olive oil until smooth, adding water to loosen.
  2. Spread the hummus in a shallow bowl and drizzle with the remaining olive oil.
  3. Brush the pita wedges with a little oil and arrange on a baking sheet.
  4. Bake at 400F for 10 to 12 minutes until crisp.
  5. Serve the warm pita chips alongside the hummus.

Notes

A spoonful of the chickpea liquid blended in makes the hummus extra creamy.