Mediterranean Roasted Red Pepper Hummus with Pita Chips

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
• 1 cup tahini
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

• 4 pieces whole wheat pita bread, cut into wedges
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt

Method

1. 01
   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. 02
   Place the pita wedges on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with dried oregano and salt, and toss to coat evenly.
3. 03
   Bake the pita wedges for 12-15 minutes or until golden and crispy. Remove from oven and let them cool.
4. 04
   In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, roasted red peppers, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
5. 05
   Process the mixture until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Add a tablespoon of water if the hummus is too thick and process again.
6. 06
   Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl.
7. 07
   Serve the hummus with the cooled pita chips on the side for dipping.