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
      Judy

      Great option to make and take to lunch.

    2. r
      rei

      These were delicious! Will definitely make again…

    3. L
      Lindsay

      Just tried this recipe and really loved it.

    4. S
      Sharon

      Wow – I tried this recipe tonight & was impressed!

    5. B
      Becky

      Simple, delicious. Thanks for another great recipe.

    6. t
      tomoko

      Oh my, was this delicious! I made this last night when I thought company was coming over. They ended up staying home and so I had this amazing all to myself.

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      kookie in London

      Loved this recipe! Simple and delicious.

    8. K
      Kathy

      I made these for thanksgiving, people said they were good.

    9. M
      Mark

      I love making this recipe its amazing:)

    10. V
      Valerie

      I will be trying it

    11. M
      Mark Thoeny

      Excellent dish!

    12. c
      colin

      It's very tasty and very easy to cook,

    13. d
      dee man

      This is my go-to recipe

    14. C
      Christel

      I've made this several times…so good! it turned out delicous. Thanks for this recipe!!!!

    15. K
      Kapil

      Love, love, love it.Made it twice now

    16. M
      Mark L.

      WOW!!! I am blown away by this SIMPLE, and very EASY, recipe!

    17. K
      Kevin

      Loved it. Simple, but very tasty.

    18. S
      Sarah

      What a beautiful recipe you put together for us.

    19. A
      Annalisa

      This is a GREAT recipe.

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