Pita Chips and Dip

Pita Chips and Dip is a crunchy and flavorful snack that's perfect for sharing. The homemade pita chips are paired with a zesty hummus dip, creating a delightful combination of textures and tastes.

Ingredients

• Pita bread - 2 pieces
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Cumin - 1/2 teaspoon
• Chickpeas - 1 cup (cooked or canned)
• Tahini - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Water - 2 tablespoons
• Fresh parsley - 1 tablespoon (chopped)
• Salt - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Cut each pita bread into 8 wedges.
3. In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and cumin.
4. Toss the pita wedges in the oil mixture until evenly coated.
5. Spread the pita wedges in a single layer on a baking sheet.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until golden and crispy.
7. While the chips are baking, prepare the hummus dip by blending chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and water in a food processor until smooth.
8. Season the hummus with salt to taste and mix in chopped fresh parsley.
9. Serve the warm pita chips alongside the hummus dip.

Nutrition

• Calories: 300
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• High in fiber, which aids digestion.
• Rich in healthy fats from olive oil and tahini.

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