Description
This homemade hummus with crispy pitta chips is a simple, healthy, and delicious snack perfect for kids and adults alike. Making your own hummus ensures it is low in salt and free from preservatives. The crunchy baked pitta chips make a great alternative to regular crisps and pair wonderfully with the smooth, creamy hummus.
Ingredients
Scale
Pitta Chips
- 3 pitta breads
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for greasing)
Hummus
- 400g can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3–5 tbsp cold water
- 3 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the oven and pitta bread: Preheat your oven to 180°C (fan 160°C) or gas mark 4. Slice each pitta in half so it separates into two thin pieces of bread, then cut these into strips or wedges.
- Bake the pitta chips: Lightly grease a shallow baking tray with olive oil and arrange the pitta slices on top in a single layer. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes until the pitta crisps up and becomes golden. Remove from oven and leave to cool. These can be stored in an airtight container for 4-5 days.
- Make the hummus base: Tip the rinsed chickpeas into a food processor. Add the crushed garlic, ground cumin, lemon juice, olive oil, and 3 tablespoons of cold water.
- Blend to a smooth paste: Whizz the ingredients together in the food processor until smooth and spoonable. If the hummus is too thick, gradually add more cold water, about a tablespoon at a time, blending after each addition until you reach the desired consistency.
- Serve and store: Transfer the hummus to a bowl and serve alongside the crispy pitta chips. The hummus can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of garlic and cumin to suit your taste.
- For a smoother hummus, peel the chickpeas before blending, though this is optional.
- The pitta chips make a great alternative to traditional crisps and are excellent for dipping into hummus or other dips.
- If you prefer spicier hummus, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or some smoked paprika.
- Store both the pitta chips and hummus properly to maintain freshness: pitta chips in an airtight container, hummus covered in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keywords: hummus, pitta chips, homemade hummus, healthy snack, Middle Eastern dip, easy hummus recipe, baked pitta crisps
