Pita Bread with Dips

Pita Bread with Dips is a delightful Lebanese lunch dish featuring soft, fluffy pita bread served with a variety of flavorful dips. This combination offers a healthy and satisfying meal perfect for sharing.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 250 grams
• Warm water - 150 ml
• Active dry yeast - 7 grams
• Olive oil - 15 ml
• Salt - 5 grams
• Tahini - 100 grams
• Lemon juice - 30 ml
• Garlic - 1 clove
• Chickpeas - 150 grams (canned, drained)
• Cumin powder - 5 grams
• Paprika - 5 grams
• Fresh parsley - 10 grams (chopped)
• Yogurt - 100 grams
• Olive oil (for drizzling) - 10 ml
• Salt and pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a small bowl, dissolve the active dry yeast in warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and olive oil.
3. Mix the ingredients until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
5. While the dough is rising, prepare the tahini dip. In a blender, combine tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and enough water to reach a smooth consistency. Blend until creamy.
6. For the hummus, blend the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and olive oil in a food processor until smooth. Add water if needed to achieve desired consistency.
7. Once the dough has risen, preheat the oven to 250°C (482°F). Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces and roll each piece into a circle about 0.5 cm thick.
8. Place the rolled dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 5-7 minutes until puffed and lightly golden.
9. Remove the pita from the oven and let it cool slightly. Serve warm with the tahini dip and hummus, drizzled with olive oil and garnished with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 450 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein and fiber from chickpeas, promoting digestive health.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil and tahini, supporting heart health.

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