Garlic White Bean Basil Hummus and Homemade Toasted Pita Chips Recipe

Name: Garlic White Bean Basil Hummus and Homemade Toasted Pita Chips
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Whole Wheat Pita Breads (6-8 Inches Each); 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil Or Olive Oil Cooking Spray; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Cannellini Beans, Drained And Rinsed; 4 cloves Garlic; 2 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice; 6 Fresh Basil Leaves; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper; 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Plus More For Drizzling

Servings: persons

3 Whole Wheat Pita Breads (6-8 Inches Each)
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil Or Olive Oil Cooking Spray
1 teaspoon Salt
1 can (15 Oz. Size) Cannellini Beans, Drained And Rinsed
4 cloves Garlic
2 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
6 Fresh Basil Leaves
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1/2 teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper
3 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Plus More For Drizzling

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For the pita chips: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cut each pita into 8 wedges and place wedges in a large bowl.
2
Drizzle with olive oil or spray with olive oil cooking spray and gently toss to coat.
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Sprinkle salt all over wedges adding other spices if desired; toss again to coat.
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Arrange on an ungreased baking sheet and bake about 8-10 minutes, until pita chips are golden brown.
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Flip over once halfway through baking.
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Cool on pans.
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For the hummus: Combine beans, garlic, lemon juice, basil, salt and pepper in the bowl of a food processor.
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Pulse a couple of times until the mixture looks somewhat chopped.
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Add in the olive oil while the machine is still running.
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Let process until the mixture is creamy.
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If the mixture appears to be too thick, add in a teaspoon of water at a time to thin it out.
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Otherwise, season with additional salt and pepper to your liking and drizzle the top with a tiny bit of olive oil.
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Dip away!
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The hummus should be stored in the refrigerator and can be made 1 day ahead.
15
The pita chips should be kept at room temperature in a container.
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This recipe was inspired by Giada De Laurentis Everyday Italian cookbook.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 Whole Wheat Pita Breads (6-8 Inches Each), 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil Or Olive Oil Cooking Spray, 1 teaspoon Salt, 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Cannellini Beans, Drained And Rinsed, and more.

Yes, Garlic White Bean Basil Hummus and Homemade Toasted Pita Chips falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Garlic White Bean Basil Hummus and Homemade Toasted Pita Chips

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