Garlic Hummus (v) Recipe
Creamy hummus served with crispy pita chips & crudite
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Ingredients
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Hummus
Pita Chips
Crudités
Method
Hummus Preparation
- 1
Prepare the chickpeas
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas under cold water. Set aside.
- 2
Blend ingredients
In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, tahini, garlic cloves (peeled), lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and water.
- 3
Process until smooth
Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. If the hummus is too thick, add a little more water, one tablespoon at a time.
- 4
Taste and adjust
Taste the hummus and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if needed.
- 5
Serve
Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle paprika on top.
Pita Chips Preparation
- 6
Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 7
Cut the pita bread
Cut the pita bread into triangles or wedges.
- 8
Toss pita with olive oil
In a large bowl, toss the pita pieces with olive oil and salt until well coated.
- 9
Bake the pita chips
Arrange the pita pieces in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for about 10-15 minutes, or until golden and crispy.