Immerse yourself in the culinary world of the Middle East with our comprehensive guide to cooking the perfect homemade hummus with crispy pitta chips. Whether you're a seasoned cook seeking to elevate your Middle Eastern culinary repertoire or a beginner yearning to recreate the authentic flavors of the region, this article will provide you with the essential knowledge, step-by-step instructions, and expert tips to create an unforgettable hummus experience in the comfort of your own kitchen.
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HUMMUS WITH PITA CHIPS
Whip up a batch of homemade hummus with chips in minutes! It's easy and tastes irresistibly fresh.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Snack
Time 25m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In food processor or blender, place beans, reserved bean liquid, tahini, 1/4 cup oil, the lemon juice, garlic, table salt and pepper. Cover; blend on high speed, stopping blender occasionally to scrape down sides, until smooth. Spoon dip into serving dish. Sprinkle with parsley.
- Heat oven to 375°F. Brush both sides of each pita bread with 1 tablespoon oil. Cut each pita bread into 8 wedges; separate wedges to make 16 wedges for each pita bread. Places wedges, oil sides up, on ungreased cookie sheets. Sprinkle with kosher salt.
- Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until pita chips are crisp and lightly browned. Serve with hummus.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 350 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g
HOMEMADE HUMMUS WITH PITTA CHIPS
A staple fave for all ages, this is great to keep in the fridge for a standby healthy snack
Provided by Emma Lewis
Categories Buffet, Lunch, Side dish, Snack, Starter, Supper
Time 20m
Yield Serves 6-8 as a snack
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Slice each pitta in half so it separates into two really thin pieces of bread, then cut into strips or wedges. Lightly grease a shallow baking tray or sheet and arrange the pitta slices on top. Cook in the oven for 10 mins until crisp, then leave to cool. Can be stored in an airtight container for 4-5 days.
- To make the hummus, tip the rinsed chickpeas into a food processor. Add all the remaining ingredients and 3 tbsp cold water and whizz together. Keep adding water, a tbsp or so at a time, until you get a smooth spoonable paste. Tip into a bowl and serve. Can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 28 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, Sodium 0.64 milligram of sodium
MICHELE'S HUMMUS WITH PITA CHIPS
After many attempts at making hummus I have finally perfected it...at least for my tastes. This is actually a combination of Ina Garten's Barefoot Contessa hummus recipe and Giada De Laurentis' Everyday Italian White Bean Dip with Pita Chips. *Total prep and cooking time is estimated.
Provided by ltlmishu
Categories Beans
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Cut each pita into 8 wedges and arrange over a large baking sheet.
- Drizzle the pita wedges with 3 tbsp of olive oil, and then sprinkle with the oregano and 1 tsp each of the salt and pepper. Toss to coat pita wedges with oil, salt and pepper. Spread out evenly.
- Bake for 5 minutes, then turn wedges over and bake until they are crisp and golden, about 5 minutes longer.
- Meanwhile, in the bowl of a food processor, add the beans, lemon juice, garlic, remaining salt and pepper, tahini and hot sauce. Puree.
- With the machine running (puree), stream in the remaining 1/3 cup olive oil until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Season with more salt and pepper to taste if desired.
- Serve warm or room temperature with pita chips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 602.2, Fat 37.2, SaturatedFat 5.1, Sodium 1330.6, Carbohydrate 56.8, Fiber 7.9, Sugar 0.8, Protein 12.7
CLASSIC HUMMUS WITH SPICED 'N BAKED PITA CHIPS
Steps:
- In the bowl of a food processor, add the chickpeas, tahini, oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper. Process until smooth and creamy, adding some water to make it the consistency of dip. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more lemon, cumin, salt, and pepper. Scoop the hummus into a bowl. (May be covered and refrigerated at this point for up to 3 days.)
- When ready to serve, garnish with cumin, paprika, and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve with Spiced 'n Baked Pita Chips or crudite.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the pitas into quarters and spread them onto the baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, zatar, and sea salt, to taste. Drizzle this mixture over the pita pieces and toss them together with your hands to coat them evenly. Bake them until golden brown and crisp, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove them from the oven and let cool.
ROASTED RED PEPPER HUMMUS WITH HOMEMADE PITA CHIPS
Steps:
- In the bowl of a food processor, place the chickpeas and red bell pepper. On a cutting board, mash the garlic cloves with 1/4 teaspoon of salt to a smooth paste with the side of a knife, then add this to the processor along with the crushed red pepper, tahini, water, 4 tablespoons of the lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, cumin, and pepper and process until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. Taste and adjust the seasoning by adding salt and additional lemon juice, if necessary, to taste. Transfer to a wide shallow bowl for serving and use the back of a serving spoon to form a well in the center of the hummus. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil and sprinkle the top with the parsley, and paprika. Serve at room temperature, with pita chips for dipping.
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
- Combine the olive oil, garlic, and Essence in a small bowl and whisk to mix. Brush the mixture evenly over the rough (inside portion) of each pita bread half. Stack the pita breads and cut into quarters. Arrange the pita pieces evenly on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown and crispy, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool before serving.
- Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch
- Published by William Morrow, 1993.
PITA CHIPS
These baked pita chips make a lovely accompaniment to any dip or spread.
Provided by Dawn
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Snack Chip Recipes
Time 17m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Cut each pita bread into 8 triangles. Place triangles on lined cookie sheet.
- In a small bowl, combine the oil, pepper, salt, basil and chervil. Brush each triangle with oil mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 7 minutes, or until lightly browned and crispy. Watch carefully, as they tend to burn easily!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.3 calories, Carbohydrate 17.7 g, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 245.9 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
QUICK & EASY PITA BREAD CHIPS
Here is a quick and easy recipe for making pitta chips for serving with your favorite hummus. You will be able to prepare the hummus while baking the chips, and both will be ready in about 30 minutes.
Provided by Pete B.
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 26m
Yield 104 Pitta Chips, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Start the oven to bake at 350 degrees.
- Cut one pitta bread in half. Cut each half in half. Cut each quarter in half. You will now have eight strips, each about 1/2 inch wide. Cut the two outside strips into 2 chips each for a total of 4 chips. Cut the next two outside strips into 3 equal chips for a total of 6 chips. Cut the last four strips into four equal chips for a total of 16 chips. Repeat cutting the remaining three pitta breads in the same manner as the first. The total number of chips cut will be 104.
- Tightly arrange the pitta chips on a 17.25 inch x 11.5 inch, or larger, baking sheet. Spray the olive oil evenly over the chips. Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning evenly over the chips. Place the baking sheet in the oven and set the timer for 16 minutes. After baking, remove the baking sheet and scrape the chips into a one quart container and allow to cool.
- While the pitta chips are baking, make your favorite hummus. If you have prepared all the ingredients for the hummus, you should be able to make the hummus while the chips are baking. Both hummus and pitta chips should be ready in about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.5, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 321.8, Carbohydrate 33.5, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 0.8, Protein 5.5
Tips:
- To make the hummus extra smooth, peel the chickpeas before blending.
- If you don't have tahini, you can substitute it with peanut butter or almond butter.
- For a spicier hummus, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or paprika.
- To make the pita chips extra crispy, brush them with olive oil and sprinkle them with salt before baking.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can mash the chickpeas and tahini together with a fork or potato masher.
Conclusion:
This classic hummus with pita chips recipe is a delicious and healthy snack or appetizer. It's perfect for parties, potlucks, or just a casual get-together. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make this delicious and versatile dish at home. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying snack, give this hummus with pita chips recipe a try.
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