Cilantro Hummus With Crispy Garlic Pita Recipe

Name: Cilantro Hummus With Crispy Garlic Pita
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped; 2 mild red chilies, seeded and roughly chopped; 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, roughly chopped; 2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained; 1 lime, juice of, only; 4 tablespoons olive oil; salt and pepper; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 4 white pita breads

Servings: persons

2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
2 mild red chilies, seeded and roughly chopped
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained
1 lime, juice of, only
4 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
4 white pita breads

1
Place the garlic, chillies and cilantro in a food processor and whizz until finely chopped.
2
Add the garbanzos and whizz until well blended.
3
With the motor running, squeeze in the lime juice and drizzle in the olive oil to make a fairly coarse paste.
4
Season well to taste and spoon into a serving bowl.
5
Meanwhile, mix together the olive oil, garlic and parsley and season.
6
Heat one side of the pita breads under a hot broiler for about 1 minute until well browned.
7
Turn over the bread, then use a knife to slash the softer surface 4-5 times without cutting through the bread.
8
Brush with the herb and oil mixture and return to the broiler until bubbling and toasted (about 1 minute).
9
When cool, break into pieces and serve with the hummus.

457

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped, 2 mild red chilies, seeded and roughly chopped, 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, roughly chopped, 2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained, and more.

Yes, Cilantro Hummus With Crispy Garlic Pita 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cilantro Hummus With Crispy Garlic Pita

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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