Description
This homemade hummus with pitta chips recipe offers a simple, cost-effective, and delicious alternative to store-bought dips. Creamy chickpea hummus is blended with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and cumin to create a smooth, flavorful dip perfectly paired with crispy oven-baked pitta chips. Perfect as a snack or appetizer, this healthy, low-salt recipe is kid-friendly and ideal for serving with vegetable sticks or on its own.
Ingredients
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Pitta Chips
- 3 pitta breads
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for brushing the baking tray and pitta slices)
Hummus
- 400g can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 5 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- juice of 1 lemon
- 3–5 tbsp cold water (adjust for desired consistency)
Instructions
- Prepare the pitta chips: Preheat your oven to 180°C (fan 160°C) or gas mark 4. Slice each pita bread in half so that each piece separates into two thin rounds. Cut these rounds into strips or wedges, as preferred.
- Bake the pitta chips: Lightly grease a shallow baking tray or sheet with olive oil. Arrange the pitta slices in a single layer on the tray. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes until the pitta chips are crisp and lightly golden. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely. These chips can be stored in an airtight container for 4 to 5 days.
- Make the hummus: In a food processor, combine the rinsed and drained chickpeas, 5 tablespoons of olive oil, ground cumin, crushed garlic clove, lemon juice, and 3 tablespoons of cold water. Blend until smooth and creamy. If the hummus is too thick, add additional water one tablespoon at a time until you reach a smooth, spoonable consistency.
- Serve and store: Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl and serve with the crispy pitta chips. The hummus can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
Notes
- For a smoother hummus, peel the chickpeas before blending, though this adds prep time.
- Adjust garlic and lemon to taste for a more pungent or tangy flavor.
- The pitta chips can be seasoned with a pinch of salt or smoked paprika before baking for added flavor.
- If you prefer a vegan version, this recipe is naturally vegan-friendly.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor rather than bottled lemonade.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking, Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: hummus, pitta chips, homemade hummus, Mediterranean dip, healthy snack, vegetarian appetizer
