This nutritious dip is quick and easy to make and is packed full of protein, fibre and flavour!
Hummus
1 x 420 g can of chickpeas
Juice of 1-2 lemons
2 T Tahini * or olive oil
2 t minced garlic
1 T chilli sauce
Salt and ground pepper
* Tahini is a sesame seed paste and is available from some supermarkets and Asian groceries.
Method
- Place all ingredients together in food processor. Blend well. Add salt and group pepper to taste. Spoon into a serving bowl.
Pita Crisps
Pita bread or tortillas
Garlic salt or chicken stock
Cooking spray
Method
- Cut tortillas and pita bread into bite sized pieces and separate pita bread at the fold. Place on an oven proof tray.
- Lightly spray with cooking oil and sprinkle with garlic salt or chicken stock.
- Grill in oven until golden and crispy. Allow to cool and store in an airtight container.
Serving Suggestion: sprinkle hummus with chopped fresh parsley and serve with pita crisps and raw vegetable sticks, eg. carrot, celery, red pepper.
t = teaspoon