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
      Jancd

      I'm totally hooked. I will make this often. It is amazing.

    2. r
      rita

      I made this for a party this weekend and it was a great hit!

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      tomoko

      I brought this to Thanksgiving dinner. It was delicious and smelled fantastic! Thanks!

    4. R
      Rachael Pehota

      OMG. Thank you for this recipe, it is wonderful!

    5. S
      Steph

      Thanks - can't wait to try this out!

    6. S
      Sheila

      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.

    7. C
      Christel

      I have lost track of all the times I have used this recipe. Always great!

    8. M
      Megan

      Simple, delicious. Thanks for another great recipe.

    9. S
      Sheila

      This is delicious and easy!

    10. B
      Betsy

      Yum, yum, yum! This recipe looks delicious.

    11. E
      Erin M.

      I am currently eating it by the bucket

    12. D
      David Michel

      These were easy and delicious.

    13. B
      Becky

      Wow – I tried this recipe tonight & was impressed!

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