Spiced Chickpea Hummus with Pita Chips

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-15 · Updated 2026-06-15

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A creamy, spiced chickpea hummus blended with smoked paprika and garlic, served alongside crunchy homemade pita chips — an easy snack perfect for outdoor gatherings. This Middle Eastern-inspired snack recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 22 minutes, blends canned chickpeas, tahini, fresh lemon juice into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Middle Eastern cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 (15 oz) can, drained and rinsed canned chickpeas
3 tbsp tahini
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp, plus 1 tbsp for pita chips olive oil
2, minced garlic cloves
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp salt
2-3 tbsp water
2 large rounds pita bread

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Cut 2 large pita bread rounds into 8 triangles each. Place on baking sheet, brush each piece with 1 tbsp olive oil, and sprinkle lightly with salt. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden and crisp.
Step 2: In a food processor, combine 1 (15 oz) can drained chickpeas, 3 tbsp tahini, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/2 tsp salt. Pulse while adding 2-3 tbsp water gradually until the hummus reaches a smooth, creamy consistency.
Step 3: Transfer hummus to a serving bowl, drizzle with a little olive oil and sprinkle extra smoked paprika if desired. Serve alongside freshly baked pita chips for dipping.