Zesty Lemon Hummus with Pita Chips

Creamy homemade hummus blended with fresh lemon juice, garlic, and tahini, served alongside crispy baked pita chips for a bright and satisfying appetizer.

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). 2. Cut the pita bread into triangles and place them on a baking sheet. 3. Drizzle pita triangles with 1 teaspoon olive oil and sprinkle a pinch of salt over them. 4. Bake pita chips for 8-10 minutes until crisp and golden. 5. In a food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and cumin if using. 6. Blend until smooth and creamy, adding a tablespoon of water if needed to reach desired consistency. 7. Taste and adjust salt or lemon juice as preferred. 8. Transfer hummus to a serving bowl and drizzle with a little olive oil if desired. 9. Serve hummus alongside warm pita chips.

1/2 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 tablespoons tahini 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 small garlic clove 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt to taste 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (optional) 1 whole wheat pita bread 1 teaspoon olive oil (for pita chips) Pinch of salt (for pita chips)