The Ultimate Hummus and Herbed Baked Pita Chips
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Total Time
17 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
219 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
The Ultimate Hummus and Herbed Baked Pita Chips
Description
The Ultimate Hummus begins by blending peeled garbanzo beans with tahini, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and kosher salt into a smooth, velvety dip. Cold water is drizzled in to achieve a silky texture without lumps. The finished hummus is accented with a drizzle of olive oil and a dusting of sumac or paprika for a touch of color and subtle flavor contrast.
Herbed pita chips complement the hummus by cutting pita bread into wedges, brushing them with olive oil, and sprinkling with a seasoning mix of kosher salt and zaatar. Baking them at 400°F produces crunchy, golden chips with herbal aroma and balanced saltiness, perfect for dipping.
Serving the hummus with warm or room-temperature pita chips offers a textural contrast and highlights Middle Eastern flavors. The chips can be stored or reheated while maintaining crispness, making this combo convenient for gatherings or snacking.
For smoother texture, starting by pulverizing the garbanzo beans alone before adding other ingredients is suggested by culinary teaching, though not mandatory. Sumac or paprika can be used as garnish based on preference.
Ingredients
For the Hummus:
- 1 ounce garbanzo beans drained and PEELED, canned
- ½ cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon freshly squeezed juice, more as needed
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or more to taste
- water as needed
- sumac or paprika, for dusting
For the Pita Chips:
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon zaatar or paprika
- 3 pita bread 5-inch, sliced into 8 wedges
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
For the Hummus:
- In a food processor, add the garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon juice, garlic and salt and blend until smooth. With the machine running, drizzle in 1 tablespoon of cold water at a time, until the hummus is silky smooth with no clumps.
- Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more salt, garlic or lemon if desired.
- To serve, drizzle it with a little olive oil, and sprinkle it with sumac or paprika. Serve it with pita wedges
For the Pita wedges
- Heat the oven to 400°F and arrange a rack in the middle. Combine the salt and zaatar in a small bowl; set aside.
- Place the pita wedges in a single layer on a baking sheet. Brush the tops with half of the olive oil and sprinkle with half of the salt mixture. Flip the wedges over and repeat with the remaining oil and salt mixture.
- Bake until the chips are golden brown and crispy, about 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and immediately transfer the chips to a wire rack to cool. Can be served slightly warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Starting by blending garbanzo beans alone before adding other ingredients can produce a silkier hummus texture.
- Sumac or paprika garnish adds mild tart or smoky notes and visual appeal.
- Pita chips remain crisp when stored properly and can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Use peeled garbanzo beans for smoother hummus without gritty texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 219 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 219kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 739mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 15IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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