Cilantro Hummus With Crispy Garlic Pita Recipe

Name: Cilantro Hummus With Crispy Garlic Pita
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 6 cloves garlic; 1-2 small green chilies; 1 cup packed fresh cilantro; 1 1/2 cups cooked garbanzo beans; juice of 1 lime; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil and 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt (to start) and black pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 2 pita breads; 1/4 cup tahini; 1/4 cup ice water, plus more as needed

Elevate your appetizer game with this vibrant Cilantro Hummus and Crispy Garlic Pita recipe! A zesty twist on classic hummus, this recipe features fresh cilantro and a perfectly crispy garlic pita bread for dipping. Easy to make in under 30 minutes, it's perfect for a quick weeknight snack or a crowd-pleasing party appetizer.

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Calories 429.1 kcal

Protein 22g

Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cilantro Hummus With Crispy Garlic Pita

6 cloves garlic
1-2 small green chilies
1 cup packed fresh cilantro
1 1/2 cups cooked garbanzo beans
juice of 1 lime
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil and 2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt (to start) and black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 pita breads
1/4 cup tahini
1/4 cup ice water, plus more as needed

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How to Make Cilantro Hummus With Crispy Garlic Pita

Preheat your broiler.
Combine 4 cloves garlic, 1-2 small green chilies (adjust to your spice preference), and 1 cup packed fresh cilantro in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped.
Add 1 1/2 cups cooked garbanzo beans (canned, rinsed and drained), 1/4 cup tahini, and 1/4 cup ice water to the food processor. Blend until completely smooth, adding more ice water as needed to reach desired consistency.
With the food processor running, add the juice of 1 lime and 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil in a slow, steady stream. Process until well combined but still slightly chunky.
Season generously with salt (1/2 teaspoon to start) and black pepper to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl.
For the pita bread: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 cloves minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
Cut 2 pita breads in half. Brush one side of each pita half with the garlic-herb oil mixture.
Broil the pita halves, oiled-side down, for 1-2 minutes, until lightly golden brown. Flip and broil for 30 seconds to 1 minute more.
Using a sharp knife, score the softer side of each pita half 4-5 times, without cutting all the way through.
Brush the scored side with the remaining garlic-herb oil and broil for another 1-2 minutes, until bubbly and toasted.
Let the pita cool slightly, then break into pieces and serve immediately with the cilantro hummus.