Wednesday, September 1, 2010

hummus and pita

sorry for the lack of a picture. this was super quick and very delicious, with the added benefit of being clean ingredients (no preservatives)


2 (15.5-ounce) cans no-salt-added chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 roasted red pepper
1/4 t paprika
1/8 t cayenne

1. Place beans and garlic in a food processor; pulse 5 times or until chopped. Add 1/2 cup water and remaining ingredients; pulse until smooth, scraping down sides as needed.


pita chips

whole wheat pita rounds
spray evoo
fresh or dried herbs
paprika

separate the pita into 2 rounds, spray with evoo, top with fresh or dried herbs and paprika. cut into triangles. bake at 400 for 3-5 min or until very light brown and crispy.