Roasted Red Pepper Hummus with Homemade Pita Chips

A creamy and smoky roasted red pepper hummus paired with crunchy homemade pita chips, perfect for a light and flavorful appetizer or snack.

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). 2. Cut pita bread into small triangles to make chips. 3. Toss pita triangles with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of sea salt. 4. Arrange pita chips on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 8-10 minutes until golden and crisp. 5. In a food processor, combine chickpeas, roasted red peppers, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, smoked paprika, olive oil, and salt. 6. Blend until smooth and creamy, adding a little water if needed to reach desired consistency. 7. Transfer hummus to a serving bowl and drizzle with a little olive oil. 8. Serve the roasted red pepper hummus alongside warm homemade pita chips.

1/2 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1/3 cup roasted red peppers (jarred or homemade) 1 tablespoon tahini 1 clove garlic 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra for pita chips Salt to taste 1 small pita bread A pinch of sea salt for chips