Smoked Caviar and Hummus on Pita Toasts Recipe

Name: Smoked Caviar and Hummus on Pita Toasts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 (5- to 6-inch) pita pockets; 3/4 cup olive oil; 2 teaspoons paprika; 4 teaspoons cumin seeds, toasted; 2 (15 1/2-ounce) cans chick-peas, rinsed; 1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped; 1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1/2 cup stirred tahini (Middle Eastern sesame paste); 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/3 to 1/2 cup water; 11 1/2-ounce jar smoked whitefish caviar; Garnish: 160 small fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

Servings: persons

10 (5- to 6-inch) pita pockets
3/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons paprika
4 teaspoons cumin seeds, toasted
2 (15 1/2-ounce) cans chick-peas, rinsed
1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup stirred tahini (Middle Eastern sesame paste)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/3 to 1/2 cup water
11 1/2-ounce jar smoked whitefish caviar
Garnish: 160 small fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Halve pitas horizontally and stir together oil and paprika.
3
Brush rough sides of pitas with paprika oil and season with salt.
4
Cut each pita round into 8 wedges and bake in single layers on a large baking sheet in middle of oven 10 minutes, or until crisp.
5
Finely grind cumin seeds in an electric coffee/spice grinder.
6
Puree chick-peas in a food processor with cumin, garlic, parsley, tahini, lemon juice, and salt and add enough water to make smooth.
7
Put hummus in a pastry bag fitted with a 3/8-inch plain tip.
8
Pipe a scant 1/2 teaspoon onto each pita toast and top with 1/4 teaspoon caviar.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 (5- to 6-inch) pita pockets, 3/4 cup olive oil, 2 teaspoons paprika, 4 teaspoons cumin seeds, toasted, and more.

Yes, Smoked Caviar and Hummus on Pita Toasts 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Smoked Caviar and Hummus on Pita Toasts

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Variations & substitutions

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