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Classic Hummus & Baked Pita

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Whether you spell it hummus or houmous, this classic recipe is simply delicious and super-easy to make. You will always find some in my refrigerator along with some cut-up carrots and cucumbers. 
Servings: 8
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cans chickpeas, (drained & washed)
  • 4 teaspoons tahini
  • 2 cloves garlic, (crushed)
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 3-4 ice cubes
  • Coriander, cilantro, or parsley leaves, (for garnish)
  • 6 6-inch whole wheat pitas
  • 1 tablespoon zatar seasoning

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cut each pita into 8 wedges.
  • Pour olive oil into a bowl and add zatar seasoning.
  • Brush both sides of each pita slice with olive oil mixture and arrange on a baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes.
  • While the pita is baking, in a food processor, add all ingredients and process until smooth. Add more ice cubes if needed.
  • Spoon into a bowl and top with 2 tablespoons olive oil, then garnish with more zatar seasoning and coriander, cilantro, or parsley leaves.    
  • Remove the pita from the oven and serve with hummus.

Bon appétit!