Recipe: Hummus and Za’atar Pita Chips

A delicious Lebanese classic! Homemade hummus topped with [za’atar] is worth the easy effort as opposed to store bought, and suits homemade pita chips perfectly. From appetizer to snackfood, this is a recipe you’ll want to keep on hand for any occasion. Hummus and pita bread together are a staple of the mezze, the set of appetizers that accompany the Levantine meal: use our [Terranean Herbs & Spices pita chips] if you want our thinner Lebanese version. You can also view this recipe on Instagram.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 16 oz cans of chickpeas

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1 tbsp tahini or to taste

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• 1 tsp cumin

• Salt to taste

•  5-7 tbsp ice cold water depending upon your preferred thickness

• 6 garlic cloves

• 1.5 lemons juiced, or to taste

• Terranean Herbs & Spices za’atar, or alternatively try our spicy version

• Pita bread, cut into chips or ready made pita chips from Terranean Herbs & Spices

  INSTRUCTIONS

1. Boil the chickpeas in water with the baking soda for about 20 minutes or until they are very soft and tender. Strain the chickpeas and wash under cold water.

2. In a food processor, combine the garlic, lemon, and salt until the garlic has pulsed into a fine paste. Add the tahini and while still blending, slowly add in the ice cold water.

3. Once the tahini is fully blended in, add the chickpeas into the processor and slowly start to drizzle in the oil as the hummus is blending. Add in the cumin, pulsing together until the hummus is creamy in texture.

4. Plate hummus and top with a generous drizzle of olive oil and the za’atar of your choice.

5. For the za’atar, cut the pita into square chips if not already in small pieces. Drizzle with

   olive oil and za’atar. Place onto a baking sheet and bake for about 10 to 13 minutes at 400 Fahrenheit. Alternatively, use Terranean Herbs & Spices’ ready-made, freshly baked pita chips.

6. Serve and enjoy!