Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsOuzo BayHouse Spreads Recipe

House Spreads Recipe

Inspired by Ouzo Bay
Time50m
Serves4

Served with toasted pita

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Ingredients

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Hummus

Baba Ganoush

Toasted Pita

Method

Hummus

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chickpeas

    Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas to remove excess sodium.

  2. 2

    Blend Ingredients

    In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and water.

  3. 3

    Process Until Smooth

    Blend the mixture until it's creamy and smooth, adding more water if necessary to reach your desired consistency.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with paprika.

Baba Ganoush

  1. 5

    Roast the Eggplant

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Prick the eggplant with a fork and roast for about 30-40 minutes until soft.

  2. 6

    Cool and Scoop

    Once roasted, let the eggplant cool for a few minutes, then scoop the flesh out into a bowl.

  3. 7

    Blend Ingredients

    Add tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and cumin to the eggplant and blend until smooth.

  4. 8

    Serve

    Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Serve with pita.

Toasted Pita

  1. 9

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 10

    Prepare the Pita

    Cut the pita bread into triangles and place them on a baking sheet.

  3. 11

    Season and Drizzle

    Brush the pita triangles with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.

  4. 12

    Toast

    Bake in the oven for about 10-12 minutes or until golden and crispy.

  5. 13

    Serve

    Serve the toasted pita alongside the hummus and baba ganoush.

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