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Jul 14 2026

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Mediterranean Hummus Recipe

Name: True Food Kitchens Mediterranean Hummus Recipe
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 cups canned chickpeas; 1 tbs tahini; 2 tbs lemon juice; 2 to taste garlic cloves; 2 tbs olive oil; 1 tsp salt; 2 tbs water; 1 cup fresh parsley; 1 cup fresh cilantro; 1 tsp red chili flakes; 1 tsp lemon zest; 3 tbs olive oil; 1 cup roasted red peppers; 1 cup pistachios; 1 to taste garlic cloves; 2 tbs olive oil; 1 tsp salt; 1 cups canned chickpeas; 2 tbs olive oil; 2 tsp za’atar spice; 1 tsp salt; 4 pieces whole grain pita

Inspired by True Food Kitchen

Time45m

Serves4

spicy herb sauce, red pepper pistachio spread, crispy chickpeas, za’atar spice, ancient grain pita

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Ingredients

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Hummus Base

1 cups Canned Chickpeas

1 tbs Tahini

2 tbs ReaLemon lemon juice

2 to taste Garlic cloves

2 tbs olive oil

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

2 tbs water

Spicy Herb Sauce

1 cup Fresh parsley

1 cup fresh cilantro

1 tsp Red chili flakes

1 tsp Lemon zest

3 tbs olive oil

Red Pepper Pistachio Spread

1 cup Roasted red peppers

1 cup pistachios

1 to taste Garlic cloves

2 tbs olive oil

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

Crispy Chickpeas

1 cups Canned Chickpeas

2 tbs olive oil

2 tsp za’atar spice

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

Pita

4 pieces whole grain pita

Method

Hummus Base Preparation

Make the Hummus

In a food processor, combine canned chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, and water. Blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Spicy Herb Sauce Preparation

Prepare the Herb Sauce

In a separate bowl, mix together fresh parsley, cilantro, red chili flakes, lemon zest, and olive oil. Blend until well combined.

Red Pepper Pistachio Spread Preparation

Make the Spread

In a food processor, combine roasted red peppers, pistachios, garlic, olive oil, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Crispy Chickpeas Preparation

Crisp the Chickpeas

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Rinse and drain canned chickpeas, then toss with olive oil, za’atar spice, and salt. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until crispy.

Serving

Assemble the Dish

Serve the hummus, spicy herb sauce, and red pepper pistachio spread in bowls. Top with crispy chickpeas and serve with warm whole grain pita.