Red Pepper Hummus with Toasted Pita Recipe

Name: Red Pepper Hummus with Toasted Pita
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 each pita bread, whole wheat cut into triangles; 1 x nonstick cooking spray; 1 x garlic salt; 15 ounces chickpeas (garbanzo beans) drained, about 1 can; 1 cup sweet red bell peppers sauteed; 1/4 cup tahini (sesame paste) sesame paste; 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh; 3 cloves garlic; 1 teaspoon cumin ground; 1 x salt to taste; 1 x black pepper ground to taste; 2 tablespoons parsley leaves fresh, finely chopped, optional

Servings: persons

4 each pita bread, whole wheat cut into triangles
1 x nonstick cooking spray
1 x garlic salt
15 ounces chickpeas (garbanzo beans) drained, about 1 can
1 cup sweet red bell peppers sauteed
1/4 cup tahini (sesame paste) sesame paste
2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
3 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon cumin ground
1 x salt to taste
1 x black pepper ground to taste
2 tablespoons parsley leaves fresh, finely chopped, optional

1
Preheat oven to 400F (200C).
2
Place pita triangles on a large baking sheet and spray the surface with cooking spray.
3
Season the tops with garlic salt.
4
Bake 6 to 8 minutes, until golden brown and crisp.
5
Meanwhile, rinse and drain 1 can of the chickpeas.
6
Place drained chickpeas in a blender and add red peppers, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and cumin.
7
Process until smooth.
8
Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper.
9
Transfer to a serving bowl and top with parsley.
10
Serve hummus with toasted pita triangles arranged alongside.

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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.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 each pita bread, whole wheat cut into triangles, 1 x nonstick cooking spray, 1 x garlic salt, 15 ounces chickpeas (garbanzo beans) drained, about 1 can, and more.

Yes, Red Pepper Hummus with Toasted Pita 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.

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Red Pepper Hummus with Toasted Pita

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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