Bon Appetit/December 2002

Lemon Hummus with Crudites and Pita Chips

Servings Prep. Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
12 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
4 large garlic cloves, chopped 1/2 teaspoon (or more) paprika 2 15 to 16-ounce cans garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
2/3 cup fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup tahini (sesame seed paste) 5 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 8 pita bread rounds, each cut into 8 triangles
additional olive oil pitted Kalamata olives assorted cut-up vegetables



1 With processor running, drip garlic through feed tube; chop finely. Scrape down sides of bowl. Add 1/2 teaspoon paprika and next 6 ingredients; blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Cover; chill at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.
2 Preheat oven to 350 F. Arrange pita triangles on 2 large baking sheets. Brush with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake until crisp, about 8 minutes. Cool on sheets.
3 Transfer hummus to serving dish. Sprinkle with paprika; garnish with olives. Serve with vegetables and pita chips.

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