Description
There is nothing like homemade hummus. This lemon and avocado hummus with pepper takes just a few ingredients to make a gourmet dip served with fresh parmesan pita chips.
Ingredients
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Hummus
- 1 (15 oz) can chick peas (garbanzo beans), well drained
- 1 large ripe avocados, cored and peeled
- 3 Tbsp olive oil, plus more for serving
- 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 tsp lemon pepper seasoning
- 1/2 tsp black pepper, plus more for serving
- 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp basil, plus more for serving
Pita Chips
- 4 slices pita bread, cut into small strips or triangles
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 Tbsp dried Italian herb blend
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a bowl, toss pita chips with olive oil, parmesan cheese, herbs, and black pepper. Spread evenly over a baking sheet, and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until crispy.
- In a food processor, blend all hummus ingredients until smooth, about 5-6 minutes.
- When serving, add black pepper, herbs, and olive oil, if desired.
- Category: Appetizer, Dip