Zesty Lemon Hummus with Pita Chips

Creamy homemade hummus blended with fresh lemon juice, garlic, and tahini, served alongside crispy baked pita chips for a bright and satisfying appetizer.

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cut the pita bread into triangles and place them on a baking sheet.
3. Drizzle pita triangles with 1 teaspoon olive oil and sprinkle a pinch of salt over them.
4. Bake pita chips for 8-10 minutes until crisp and golden.
5. In a food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and cumin if using.
6. Blend until smooth and creamy, adding a tablespoon of water if needed to reach desired consistency.
7. Taste and adjust salt or lemon juice as preferred.
8. Transfer hummus to a serving bowl and drizzle with a little olive oil if desired.
9. Serve hummus alongside warm pita chips.