Homemade Hummus with Pitta Chips

Name: Homemade Hummus with Pitta Chips
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Serves 6-8 as a snack
Cuisine: middle eastern
Ingredients: 3 pitta breads; 5 tbsp olive oil; 400g can chickpeas rinsed and drained; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1 garlic clove crushed; juice 1 lemon

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⏱ 20 mins 🍽 Serves 6-8 as a snack 🌶 middle eastern ✅ Easy 🏷 Side dish

This classic Middle Eastern snack is a favourite for all ages. Prepare a smooth, creamy hummus from chickpeas, lemon, and cumin, paired with homemade pitta chips baked until crisp. It's an ideal healthy option to keep in the fridge for a quick bite. The recipe serves six to eight people and takes just 20 minutes to prepare.

Ingredients

3 pitta breads
5 tbsp olive oil
400g can chickpeas rinsed and drained
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 garlic clove crushed
juice 1 lemon

Method

Set your oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Halve each pitta to create two thin layers, then cut these into strips or wedges. Lightly oil a shallow baking tray and lay the pitta pieces on it. Bake for 10 mins until crisp, then allow to cool. They can be stored in an airtight container for 4-5 days.
For the hummus, place the rinsed chickpeas into a food processor. Add all the other ingredients along with 3 tbsp cold water and blend. Continue to add water, about a tbsp at a time, until you achieve a smooth, spoonable consistency. Transfer to a bowl for serving. It can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories227 kcal

Fat11 g

Saturates1 g

Carbs28 g

Sugars1 g

Fibre3 g

Protein7 g

Sodium256 mg

Recipe details

Skill levelEasy

CategorySide dish

Cuisinemiddle eastern

DietVegetarian