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. E
      Ellen

      Excellent! I was testing a new stuffing recipe for Thanksgiving

    2. L
      Linda

      Wow, I'm the first to make this? Cool. This was really easy to make

    3. W
      Wendy McIntosh

      This is my go-to recipe

    4. R
      Roberta

      Loved it. Simple, but very tasty.

    5. S
      Sharon

      Simple, delicious. Thanks for another great recipe.

    6. B
      Becky

      I made this last night according to the recipe. It was fabulous!

    7. C
      Carly

      This is one of my husbands favorite things I make. I found your recipe years ago and he still requests it! Thanks!

    8. C
      Cristie

      Excellent dish!

    9. A
      Audrey

      This was simple and delicious

    10. L
      Linda

      These were easy and delicious.

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      susan briscoe

      I will be making this again! Thanks for sharing.

    12. J
      JudyL

      Looking forward to making this tonight

    13. T
      Tiffany

      I work all day every day M-S. On my way home from work, I read this article, got home followed all the instructions they all taste good. Thank you for the recipe!!

    14. M
      Mark

      Wow. Fantastic! Followed the instructions to the letter and this was awesome...

    15. R
      Ryan

      I think this recipe was amazing!

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      dessinateur

      Oh WOW! I've had this in my Pinterest for awhile and just made it today.

    17. C
      Chelsea

      So nice .. i wish i could make these

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