Easy Homemade Hummus with Za?atar Pita Chips

Servings: 8 servings

Time:

Ingredients:

Hummus

Two 15.5-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed

2 garlic cloves, peeled

½ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed

¼ cup tahini

3 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 lemon)

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Pita Chips

4 store-bought pitas

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 teaspoons za’atar

1 teaspoon kosher salt

½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Make the Pita Chips: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Cut each pita into 8 triangles. Place the triangles in a single layer on a sheet pan, drizzle lightly with the olive oil and then sprinkle with the za’atar, salt and pepper. Transfer to the oven and bake until crisp and lightly golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.

2. Make the Hummus: While the pita chips are baking, place the chickpeas in a large bowl and use your fingers to carefully skin the chickpeas. This will result in a much smoother hummus.

3. In the bowl of a food processor, blend the chickpeas, garlic, olive oil, tahini and lemon juice until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

4. Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl and top with a drizzle of olive oil. Serve with the pita chips.