Pita Wedges with Hummus
Hummus makes an excellent dip and is so easy to make, all you need is just a few ingredients and a food processor or blender. The pita bread is especially good if you cook the wedges on the barbecue, when I cook them are usually demolished before I get to them.
Portions: 10-12 Portions
Preparation: 10-15 minutes
Cooking: 5 minutes
Ingredients
Hummus
- 2 x 400g canned chickpea
- 6 tbsp. of tahini
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 6 tbsp. olive oil
- maldon salt or a similar sea salt flake
To Serve
- 1 tbsp. chopped flat leaf parsley
- pinch of paprika
Pita Wedges
- 10-12 oval shaped pita bread (medium)
- 4tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp. smoked paprika
- Maldon Salt and Pepper
Method
- Hummus: Place the first 5 ingredients with a pinch of salt in a food processor or mortar and pestle and blend until you have a thick smooth mixture. You may need to add a little more lemon juice or water and salt to taste. Serve or place in a sealed container and refrigerate until ready to serve. The dip will keep for up to 5 days if stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
- Pita Bread Wedges: Cut the pita bread into 4 or more wedges. Mix the oils together with the paprika and seasoning in a large bowl. Toss the bread in the oil so that it is well coated but not saturated. Cook the wedges on a hot barbecue, grill pan or under a hot grill for 1-2 minutes on each side, until crisp and golden. Serve the wedges hot or cold.
- To serve: Bring the dip to room temperature if refrigerated. Place the dip in a bowl sprinkled with parsley and paprika. Serve with pita bread wedges.
