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Hummus With Pita Toasts

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This Middle-Eastern appetizer features " pita loaves*, Butter; melted, Can chick peas; rinsed/drain, Tahini (sesame seed paste, Olive oil. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, bright, zesty notes. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Calories: 613.6
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
This Middle-Eastern appetizer features " pita loaves*, Butter; melted, Can chick peas; rinsed/drain, Tahini (sesame seed paste, Olive oil. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, bright, zesty notes. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 2 ea " pita loaves*
  • 3 tablespoon Butter; melted
  • 19 ounce Can chick peas; rinsed/drain
  • 3 tablespoon Tahini (sesame seed paste)
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 3 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
  • 3 Garlic Clove; mashed**
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Olive oil for garnish
Directions
  1. 1
    Fresh parsley; chopped Water *Split each round &
  2. 2
    cut into 8 triangles **
  3. 3
    mince & mash garlic with salt
  4. 4
    Brush the rough sides of the pita triangles with butter,
  5. 5
    sprinkle them w/salt to taste &
  6. 6
    bake on a baking sheet in the top third of a preheated 400 deg.
  7. 7
    oven until golden, about 6-8 minutes.
  8. 8
    In a food processor,
  9. 9
    blend chick peas, tahini, oil, lemon juice, garlic paste & pepper and enough water to
  10. 10
    cover mixture to taste until smooth.
  11. 11
    May be made 1 day in advance & chilled.
  12. 12
    Sprinkle with parsley & drizzle a bit of olive oil & sprinkle with parsley to serve with pita toasts

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 613.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.5g26%
Saturated Fat 6.5g33%
Cholesterol 24.2mg9%
Sodium 5186.7mg217%
Total Carbohydrate 89.8g30%
Dietary Fiber 28.1g113%
Sugars 27.6g
Protein 28.8g58%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: appetizer, baking, blending, butter, chick, clove, fresh, garnish, hummus, juice, lemon, loaves, mashed, melted, middle-eastern, oil, olive, paste, peas, pita
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