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My Favorite Hummus & Parmesan Pita Chips

Published: November 15, 2016 By Urban Foodie Kitchen Last Updated: June 11, 2019 7 Comments

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This classic tahini-based hummus is paired with homemade parmesan pita chips for a great party appetizer or afternoon snack! 

Hummus in a cream bowl with pita chips and bright veggies on the side

As a food blogger, I spend a lot of time thinking about creative ideas for new recipes that will eventually become blog posts.  Then sometimes, when I’m in the kitchen just cooking “regular” stuff, I realize I should share some of those recipes with you too!  They are often the things I make every week, and in some cases, I’ve been making them for many years.  They are usually great, quick and easy recipes.

This is a great, and super tasty, example of one of these recipes.  I used to only make hummus on “special” occasions, as it just seemed so much easier to buy it, however, if you think about it, hummus is really such an easy thing to make.  Just a couple of ingredients, a food processor, and in a few minutes you have a tasty, healthy snack!

Hummus topped with roasted chickpeas with pita chips and carrots

I think homemade hummus tastes so much better too, and you can control the seasonings to your liking – a little more garlic, a little less lemon –  whatever you happen to prefer.  Same with the pita chips, mix the chips up with a few seasonings of your choice and bake until crisp – I promise they are much better than anything you purchase in the store!

Parmesan Pita Chips

I first published this recipe on National Hummus Day (May 13th).  Did you even know there was such a day?!  I’d never heard of it before but if you check out Twitter and Instagram for the hashtag #hummusday, you’ll find a lot of people who have.  So, it seemed like an appropriate day for a post about my favorite hummus and parmesan pita chips.  Enjoy!!

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Hummus & Parmesan Pita Chips

My Favorite Hummus & Parmesan Pita Chips

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  • Author: Kathryn | Urban Foodie Kitchen
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Food Processor
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern
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This classic tahini-based hummus is paired with homemade parmesan pita chips for a great party appetizer or afternoon snack!


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Ingredients

For the hummus:

  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 15 oz can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, about half a lemon
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 3–4 tablespoons olive oil

For the chips:

  • 4 pita bread rounds
  • 4 tablespoons garlic olive oil
  • pinch of sweet paprika
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

For the hummus:

  1. Place garlic in a food processor and pulse until minced. Add the beans, salt, lemon juice and tahini; pulse several times. With the motor running, slowly pour in the olive oil, stopping at 3 tablespoons to check the consistency.
  2. Add additional oil if you prefer a thinner hummus.  Continue processing until mixture is smooth.

For the chips:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
  2. Cut the pita rounds into triangles and place in a large bowl. Add remaining ingredients and toss until the pita bread is well coated.
  3. Spread in a single layer on the jelly roll pan and cook for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp. Cool until ready to serve.

Notes

Chips will keep in an airtight container for about a week.

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Updated.  Originally published May 2015.  

 

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  1. Healing Tomato says

    May 17, 2015 at 6:03 pm

    I love adding about your thought process on recipes. I know what you mean by trying to find simple recipes coming together effortlessly, yet delicious. LOVE this idea of pita and hummus

    Reply
  2. Florian @ContentednessCooking says

    March 02, 2016 at 9:56 am

    Hummus is always a winner! Looks fantastic!

    Reply
  3. Kirsten / Comfortably Domestic says

    March 02, 2016 at 4:01 pm

    Hummus and pita chips are of my favorite snacks. I’ll often pair them with a bunch of fresh cut vegetables and call it a meal! I really like the idea of making pita chips, too!

    Reply
  4. Sabrina says

    March 03, 2016 at 2:05 am

    I’ve never tried to make my own pita chips before! I bet these are crunchy and delicious!

    Reply
  5. Dee Dee (My Midlife Kitchen) says

    March 03, 2016 at 8:25 am

    I am a huge fan of hummus, and am a big believer in making my own as well. I love the multitude of variations you can do with the base recipe, too. I created a roasted poblano hummus recently that was ridiculous. I love the restrained use of garlic in yours. Some take it too far and then you lose the rich tahini flavor! Yum. :o)

    ★★★★

    Reply
  6. Meghan says

    December 29, 2016 at 7:58 am

    This recipe seems so easy and sounds delicious! Going to try it!

    Reply
    • FoodieGirlChicago says

      December 31, 2016 at 9:10 am

      Thanks Meghan – enjoy!

      Reply

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