Avocado Hummus and Whole Wheat Pita Chips

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INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
  • 1 1/2 cups canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
  • 2-4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 1/2 tablespoon tahini paste
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, finely chopped to garnish
  • For the chips:
  • 3-4 pita breads
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste


    • METHOD:

    In a food processor or blender, puree the avocados, chickpeas, garlic, tahini paste, lime juice, olive oil, cumin, and salt and pepper.
    If you like a thinner consistency, add more olive oil.
    Spoon into a bowl with a drizzle of olive oil, and chopped parsley and a little black pepper on top.

    Preheat oven to 400°F.
    Cut pitas into small triangles.
    Season with olive oil, cayenne, garlic powder, and salt and pepper.
    Coat well and bake for about 10 minutes or until golden and crispy.

    Serve with the hummus!

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    COMMENTS / REVIEWS

    1. J
      Jamie

      I made this yesterday not 5 minutes after I saw the recipe.

    2. S
      Sarah

      Mmmm lovely

    3. A
      Angela

      I cannot thank you enough for this beautiful recipe!!!!

    4. E
      Ellen

      This was a really tasty and easy recipe.

    5. S
      Sheila

      this looks and smells great! and very easy.

    6. j
      jbnyc

      Thanks for the suggestion!

    7. R
      Rachael Pehota

      Just tried this recipe and really loved it.

    8. L
      Lakshmi

      Wow. Fantastic! Followed the instructions to the letter and this was awesome...

    9. P
      Penny

      This recipe is amazing!

    10. L
      LP

      Looks like a great recipe!! Cant wait to try it!!

    11. R
      Rachael Pehota

      Thanks - can't wait to try this out!

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