Avocado Hummus with Crispy Pita Chips Recipe

Name: Avocado Hummus with Crispy Pita Chips
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon chili or dried chipotle powder; Zest of 2 large limes, optional; 2 whole wheat or plain pita breads, split in half horizontally; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; One 15-ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained; 1 large or 2 small avocadoes, seeded, peeled and coarsely chopped; 1/2 packed cup arugula; 1/3 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 clove garlic, smashed; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon chili or dried chipotle powder
Zest of 2 large limes, optional
2 whole wheat or plain pita breads, split in half horizontally
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
One 15-ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 large or 2 small avocadoes, seeded, peeled and coarsely chopped
1/2 packed cup arugula
1/3 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic, smashed
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1
For the pita chips: Place an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F.
2
In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, chili powder and lime zest if using.
3
Brush the mixture on both sides of the bread halves using a pastry brush.
4
Sprinkle the breads with the salt and pepper.
5
Cut each bread half into 8 wedges and place in a single layer on a baking sheet.
6
Bake until crisp and golden, 15 to 18 minutes.
7
For the hummus: Combine the beans, avocado, arugula, parsley, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper in the bowl of a food processor.
8
Pulse until the mixture is coarsely chopped.
9
Gradually add the olive oil until the mixture is creamy.
10
Season with salt and pepper.
11
Spoon the hummus into a serving bowl and serve the pita chips alongside.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon chili or dried chipotle powder, Zest of 2 large limes, optional, 2 whole wheat or plain pita breads, split in half horizontally, and more.

Yes, Avocado Hummus with Crispy Pita Chips falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Avocado Hummus with Crispy Pita Chips

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