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Ingredients
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Hummus Ingredients
Pita Ingredients
Method
Hummus Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chickpeas
Open the can of chickpeas and drain the liquid. Rinse the chickpeas under cold water and set aside.
- 2
Blend the Ingredients
In a food processor, add the drained chickpeas, tahini, garlic cloves (peeled), lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and water.
- 3
Process the Hummus
Blend the mixture until smooth. Scrape down the sides of the food processor as needed. If the hummus is too thick, add more water, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
- 4
Taste and Adjust
Taste the hummus and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or lemon juice to taste.
Pita Preparation
- 5
Warm the Pita
Optionally, you can warm the pita bread in a toaster or in the oven at low heat for a few minutes until soft and pliable.
- 6
Slice the Pita
Cut the warmed pita bread into triangles or serve whole, as desired.
