Wild Child Hummus Recipe
House-made hummus with grilled pita, cucumber, and carrot.
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Ingredients
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Hummus
Grilled Pita
Vegetable Garnish
Method
Hummus Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chickpeas
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas under cold water. Set aside.
- 2
Blend the Ingredients
In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic cloves, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and water. Blend until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add more water, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is achieved.
- 3
Taste and Adjust
Taste the hummus and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or lemon juice as needed. Transfer to a serving bowl and set aside.
Grilled Pita Preparation
- 4
Preheat the Grill
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat.
- 5
Prepare the Pita
Brush both sides of the pita bread with olive oil. Sprinkle garlic powder and dried oregano on both sides.
- 6
Grill the Pita
Place the pita bread 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. Remove from grill and cut into wedges.