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HUMMUS & PITA recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef

Aug 04 2026

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HUMMUS & PITA Recipe

Inspired by YaYa's Euro Bistro

Time30m

Serves4

house-made hummus with chili oil, feta cheese, kalamata olives, warm pita bread, fresh cut veggies

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Ingredients

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Hummus and Accompaniments

1 cup Canned Chickpeas

2 tbs Tahini

2 tbs ReaLemon lemon juice

1 clove Garlic

2 tbs olive oil

1 tsp Cumin

1/2 tsp Celtic sea salt

to taste Chili oil

1/2 cup Feta cheese

1/2 cup Kalamata olives

4 pieces Pita bread

2 cups Fresh cut veggies (carrots, cucumbers, bell peppers)

Method

Preparation

1

Make the Hummus

In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, cumin, and salt. Blend until smooth, adding water as needed to achieve desired consistency.

2

Prepare the Accompaniments

In a serving bowl, transfer the hummus and create a swirl on top. Drizzle with chili oil. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and chopped kalamata olives on top.

3

Warm the Pita

Warm the pita bread in a toaster or on a skillet until soft. Cut into wedges for serving.

4

Serve

Arrange the warm pita, fresh cut veggies, and hummus bowl on a platter. Enjoy!

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