Hummus Pitas Recipe

Hummus Pitas Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 4 pitas

• 1 garlic clove, crushed ¾ cup tahini (sesame paste)
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 1/2 cups cooked or 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 2 medium carrots, grated (about 1 cup)
• 4 (7-inch) pita breads, preferably whole wheat, halved
• 1 large ripe tomato, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 2 cups fresh baby spinach

Method

1. In a blender or food processor, mince the garlic
2. Add the tahini, lemon juice, salt, cayenne and water
3. Process until smooth
4. Place the chickpeas in a bowl and crush slightly with a fork
5. Add the carrots and the reserved tahini sauce and toss to combine
6. Set aside
7. Spoon 2 or 3 tablespoons of the chickpea mixture into each pita half
8. Tuck a tomato slice and a few spinach leaves into each pocket and serve

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