Zesty Lemon-Herb Hummus with Pita Chips

Creamy homemade hummus blended with fresh lemon juice, garlic, and herbs, served alongside crispy baked pita chips for dipping. A refreshing and healthy snack perfect for any time.

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). 2. Cut pita bread into triangles to make chips. 3. Toss pita triangles with olive oil, sea salt, and dried oregano. 4. Spread pita chips on a baking sheet in a single layer. 5. Bake for 10-12 minutes until crisp and golden, flipping halfway. 6. Meanwhile, in a blender or food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, parsley, cumin, and salt. 7. Blend until smooth, adding water a tablespoon at a time to reach desired creaminess. 8. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. 9. Transfer hummus to a serving bowl and drizzle with a little olive oil. 10. Serve hummus alongside warm pita chips and enjoy.

For the hummus: - 1/2 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed - 1 tablespoon tahini - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice - 1 small garlic clove - 1 tablespoon olive oil - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin - Salt to taste - Water as needed For the pita chips: - 1 small pita bread - 1 teaspoon olive oil - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt - 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano