Jul 14 2026
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Hummus A Sultry Tune Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Ours is most zesty delicious! With grilled pita, carrots & celery.

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Ingredients

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Hummus

Grilled Pita

Vegetable Dippers

Method

Hummus Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chickpeas

    Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas under cold water. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Blend the Ingredients

    In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic cloves, ground cumin, olive oil, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and water.

  3. 3

    Process until Smooth

    Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as necessary. If the hummus is too thick, add a bit more water, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

  4. 4

    Taste and Adjust

    Taste the hummus and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, lemon juice, or spices to suit your preference.

Grilled Pita Preparation

  1. 5

    Preheat the Grill

    Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium heat.

  2. 6

    Prepare the Pita

    Brush both sides of the pita bread with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder.

  3. 7

    Grill the Pita

    Place the pita on the grill and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until grill marks appear and the pita is warm and slightly crispy.

  4. 8

    Slice the Pita

    Remove from grill and slice into wedges for serving.

Vegetable Preparation

  1. 9

    Prepare the Carrots

    Peel and cut the carrots into sticks.

  2. 10

    Prepare the Celery

    Wash and cut the celery stalks into sticks.

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